Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC vs Clear Spring High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 128 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC
Largo · Public high · Grades 9–12
462 students
Clear Spring High
Clear Spring · Public high · Grades 9–12
478 students
| Measure | Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC Largo, Maryland | Clear Spring High Clear Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #39 of 197 | #55 of 197 |
| National rank | #2426 of 16,910 | #4032 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 462 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 43.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 57% |
| city | Largo | Clear Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 67.1).
- •Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC does better on math proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 77%).
- •Clear Spring High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.5% vs 50.2%).
- •Clear Spring High does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.5).
- •Clear Spring High is the larger school with 478 students compared with 462.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC better than Clear Spring High?
On the Success Index (US), Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC ranks higher (73.6 vs 67.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC and Clear Spring High?
About 128 km in a straight line, between Largo and Clear Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC: 462. Clear Spring High: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC and Clear Spring High rank in Maryland?
Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC is 39th of 197 and Clear Spring High is 55th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).