South Carroll High School vs. Century High School
Should you attend South Carroll High School or Century 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
South Carroll High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Century High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 933 students in grades 9-12, South Carroll High School ranks in the top 30% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Serving 1,101 students in grades 9-12, Century High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
933 students
1,101 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
59 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#322 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#157 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
69%
Graduation Rate
97%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
260
295
Grade 10 Students
245
245
Grade 11 Students
265
282
Grade 12 Students
163
279
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
12%
7%
% Black
3%
6%
% White
78%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%