Forest Park High vs Liberty High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 24 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
Liberty High
Sykesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,007 students
| Measure | Forest Park High Baltimore, Maryland | Liberty High Sykesville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #194 of 197 | #13 of 197 |
| National rank | #16356 of 16,910 | #1124 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,024 | 1,007 |
| Enrollment | 1,024 | 1,007 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.1% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 74% |
| city | Baltimore | Sykesville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 12.8).
- •Liberty High does better on math proficiency (74% vs 2.5%).
- •Liberty High does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 7.5%).
- •Liberty High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 75.1%).
- •Forest Park High does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.3).
- •Forest Park High is the larger school with 1,024 students compared with 1,007.
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 Liberty High?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty High ranks higher (81.0 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 Liberty High?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Sykesville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Park High: 1,024. Liberty High: 1,007. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Park High and Liberty High rank in Maryland?
Forest Park High is 194th of 197 and Liberty High is 13th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).