Guilford Elementary vs Hammond High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Guilford Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
Hammond High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,159 students
| Measure | Guilford Elementary Columbia, Maryland | Hammond High Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #457 of 879 | #60 of 197 |
| National rank | #30225 of 50,301 | #4383 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 437 | 1,159 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 1,159 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.5% | 37.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 55% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hammond High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.6 vs 42.6).
- •Hammond High does better on math proficiency (55% vs 31%).
- •Hammond High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 36%).
- •Hammond High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 46.5%).
- •Guilford Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.5).
- •Hammond High is the larger school with 1,159 students compared with 437.
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 Guilford Elementary better than Hammond High?
On the Success Index (US), Hammond High ranks higher (65.6 vs 42.6 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 Guilford Elementary and Hammond High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Guilford Elementary: 437. Hammond High: 1,159. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Guilford Elementary and Hammond High rank in Maryland?
Guilford Elementary is 457th of 879 and Hammond High is 60th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).