Damascus High vs Northeast High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 61 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Damascus High
Damascus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,390 students
Northeast High
Pasadena · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,387 students
| Measure | Damascus High Damascus, Maryland | Northeast High Pasadena, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #33 of 197 | #122 of 197 |
| National rank | #2035 of 16,910 | #9368 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,390 | 1,387 |
| Enrollment | 1,390 | 1,387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.6% | 42.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 27% |
| city | Damascus | Pasadena |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Damascus High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 46.3).
- •Damascus High does better on math proficiency (74% vs 27%).
- •Damascus High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 58%).
- •Damascus High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 42.8%).
- •Damascus High does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.6).
- •Damascus High is the larger school with 1,390 students compared with 1,387.
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 Damascus High better than Northeast High?
On the Success Index (US), Damascus High ranks higher (75.5 vs 46.3 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 Damascus High and Northeast High?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Damascus and Pasadena in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Damascus High: 1,390. Northeast High: 1,387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Damascus High and Northeast High rank in Maryland?
Damascus High is 33rd of 197 and Northeast High is 122nd of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).