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South River High School vs. Arundel High School

Should you attend South River High School or Arundel 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.
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School Overview

School
South River High School
201 Central Ave E
Edgewater, MD 21037
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Arundel High School
1001 Annapolis Rd
Gambrills, MD 21054
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

South River High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Arundel High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,634 students in grades 9-12, South River High School ranks in the top 20% 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 61% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 1,646 students in grades 9-12, Arundel High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,634 students
1,646 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South River High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Arundel High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South River High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Arundel High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
93 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South River High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Arundel High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South River High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Arundel High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#152 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
#346 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South River High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Arundel High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
61%
(Top 10% in MD)
35%
(Top 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South River High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arundel High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Top 20% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
62%
(Top 20% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South River High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arundel High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
59%
(Top 10% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 20% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South River High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arundel High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
95%
(Top 30% in MD)
95%
(Top 30% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of South River High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Arundel High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of South River High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Arundel High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
432
418
Grade 10 Students
421
409
Grade 11 Students
426
420
Grade 12 Students
355
399

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South River High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Arundel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South River High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Arundel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South River High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Arundel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
71%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South River High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Arundel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South River High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Arundel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.47
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of South River High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Arundel High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South River High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Arundel High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South River High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Arundel High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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