Edgewood High vs Joppatowne High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgewood High
Edgewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,440 students
Joppatowne High
Joppa · Public high · Grades 9–12
882 students
| Measure | Edgewood High Edgewood, Maryland | Joppatowne High Joppa, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #131 of 197 | #133 of 197 |
| National rank | #10096 of 16,910 | #10334 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,440 | 882 |
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 882 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.4% | 65.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Edgewood | Joppa |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (43.4 vs 42.5).
- •Edgewood High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Joppatowne High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Edgewood High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.4% vs 65.5%).
- •Edgewood High does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.0).
- •Edgewood High is the larger school with 1,440 students compared with 882.
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 Edgewood High better than Joppatowne High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Edgewood High and Joppatowne High?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Edgewood and Joppa in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgewood High: 1,440. Joppatowne High: 882. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgewood High and Joppatowne High rank in Maryland?
Edgewood High is 131st of 197 and Joppatowne High is 133rd of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).