Wilde Lake High School vs. River Hill High School
Should you attend Wilde Lake High School or River Hill 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
Wilde Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
River Hill 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 1,197 students in grades 9-12, Wilde Lake High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Serving 1,383 students in grades 9-12, River Hill High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (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 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,197 students
1,383 students
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
78 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#577 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#4 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
87%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
79%
Graduation Rate
91%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
334
289
Grade 10 Students
304
359
Grade 11 Students
300
367
Grade 12 Students
259
368
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
43%
% Hispanic
17%
6%
% Black
45%
13%
% White
22%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%