Frederick Douglass High vs Hereford High
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.
Frederick Douglass High
Upper Marlboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,183 students
Hereford High
Parkton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,175 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass High Upper Marlboro, Maryland | Hereford High Parkton, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #142 of 197 | #24 of 197 |
| National rank | #12236 of 16,910 | #1614 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,183 | 1,175 |
| Enrollment | 1,183 | 1,175 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.7% | 12.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 69% |
| city | Upper Marlboro | Parkton |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hereford High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 34.8).
- •Hereford High does better on math proficiency (69% vs 22%).
- •Hereford High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 45%).
- •Hereford High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 44.7%).
- •Hereford High does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 19.1).
- •Frederick Douglass High is the larger school with 1,183 students compared with 1,175.
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 Frederick Douglass High better than Hereford High?
On the Success Index (US), Hereford High ranks higher (77.7 vs 34.8 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 Frederick Douglass High and Hereford High?
About 92 km in a straight line, between Upper Marlboro and Parkton in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass High: 1,183. Hereford High: 1,175. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass High and Hereford High rank in Maryland?
Frederick Douglass High is 142nd of 197 and Hereford High is 24th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).