Deer Park Middle Magnet School vs Hernwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Park Middle Magnet School
Randallstown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,127 students
Hernwood Elementary
Randallstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
350 students
| Measure | Deer Park Middle Magnet School Randallstown, Maryland | Hernwood Elementary Randallstown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #188 of 225 | #737 of 879 |
| National rank | #13393 of 15,369 | #44594 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,127 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 1,127 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.7% | 65.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 7.5% |
| city | Randallstown | Randallstown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Park Middle Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.1 vs 20.4).
- •Deer Park Middle Magnet School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Deer Park Middle Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 17%).
- •Deer Park Middle Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.7% vs 65.4%).
- •Hernwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.1).
- •Deer Park Middle Magnet School is the larger school with 1,127 students compared with 350.
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 Deer Park Middle Magnet School better than Hernwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Park Middle Magnet School ranks higher (22.1 vs 20.4 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 Deer Park Middle Magnet School and Hernwood Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Randallstown and Randallstown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Park Middle Magnet School: 1,127. Hernwood Elementary: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Park Middle Magnet School and Hernwood Elementary rank in Maryland?
Deer Park Middle Magnet School is 188th of 225 and Hernwood Elementary is 737th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).