Bard High School Early College vs Clear Spring High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 116 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bard High School Early College
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
459 students
Clear Spring High
Clear Spring · Public high · Grades 9–12
478 students
| Measure | Bard High School Early College Baltimore, Maryland | Clear Spring High Clear Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #116 of 197 | #55 of 197 |
| National rank | #8934 of 16,910 | #4032 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 459 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.4% | 43.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| city | Baltimore | Clear Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clear Spring High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 47.9).
- •Clear Spring High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Clear Spring High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Clear Spring High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.5% vs 65.4%).
- •Bard High School Early College does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.1).
- •Clear Spring High is the larger school with 478 students compared with 459.
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 Bard High School Early College better than Clear Spring High?
On the Success Index (US), Clear Spring High ranks higher (67.1 vs 47.9 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 Bard High School Early College and Clear Spring High?
About 116 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Clear Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bard High School Early College: 459. Clear Spring High: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bard High School Early College and Clear Spring High rank in Maryland?
Bard High School Early College is 116th of 197 and Clear Spring High is 55th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).