Blue Heron Elementary vs Linganore High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Heron Elementary
New Market · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
680 students
Linganore High
Frederick · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,647 students
| Measure | Blue Heron Elementary New Market, Maryland | Linganore High Frederick, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #118 of 879 | #22 of 197 |
| National rank | #8624 of 50,301 | #1605 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 680 | 1,647 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 1,647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.5% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 77% |
| Math proficiency | – | 75% |
| city | New Market | Frederick |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Linganore High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 73.9).
- •Blue Heron Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.5% vs 16.7%).
- •Blue Heron Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 19.6).
- •Linganore High is the larger school with 1,647 students compared with 680.
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 Blue Heron Elementary better than Linganore High?
On the Success Index (US), Linganore High ranks higher (77.8 vs 73.9 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 Blue Heron Elementary and Linganore High?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between New Market and Frederick in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Heron Elementary: 680. Linganore High: 1,647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Heron Elementary and Linganore High rank in Maryland?
Blue Heron Elementary is 118th of 879 and Linganore High is 22nd of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).