Forest Park High vs Henry E. Lackey High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 92 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Park High
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,024 students
Henry E. Lackey High School
Indian Head · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,033 students
| Measure | Forest Park High Baltimore, Maryland | Henry E. Lackey High School Indian Head, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #194 of 197 | #153 of 197 |
| National rank | #16356 of 16,910 | #13579 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,024 | 1,033 |
| Enrollment | 1,024 | 1,033 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.1% | 59.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 22% |
| city | Baltimore | Indian Head |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry E. Lackey High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.9 vs 12.8).
- •Henry E. Lackey High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Henry E. Lackey High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 7.5%).
- •Henry E. Lackey High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.6% vs 75.1%).
- •Forest Park High does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.4).
- •Henry E. Lackey High School is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 1,024.
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 Forest Park High better than Henry E. Lackey High School?
On the Success Index (US), Henry E. Lackey High School ranks higher (28.9 vs 12.8 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 Forest Park High and Henry E. Lackey High School?
About 92 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Indian Head in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Park High: 1,024. Henry E. Lackey High School: 1,033. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Park High and Henry E. Lackey High School rank in Maryland?
Forest Park High is 194th of 197 and Henry E. Lackey High School is 153rd of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).