Dulaney High School vs. Hereford High School
Should you attend Dulaney High School or Hereford High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Dulaney High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Hereford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,889 students in grades 9-12, Dulaney High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,175 students in grades 9-12, Hereford High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,889 students
1,175 students
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
66 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#329 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#70 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
75%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
66%
Graduation Rate
93%
≥99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
509
298
Grade 10 Students
483
291
Grade 11 Students
439
271
Grade 12 Students
458
315
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
4%
% Hispanic
21%
5%
% Black
21%
3%
% White
42%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%