Guilford Park High vs Hammond High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Guilford Park High
Jessup · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,218 students
Hammond High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,159 students
| Measure | Guilford Park High Jessup, Maryland | Hammond High Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 197 | #60 of 197 |
| National rank | #7506 of 16,910 | #4383 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,218 | 1,159 |
| Enrollment | 1,218 | 1,159 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 37.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 55% |
| city | Jessup | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hammond High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.6 vs 53.3).
- •Hammond High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 45.2%).
- •Hammond High does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.6).
- •Guilford Park High is the larger school with 1,218 students compared with 1,159.
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 Park High better than Hammond High?
On the Success Index (US), Hammond High ranks higher (65.6 vs 53.3 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 Park High and Hammond High?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Jessup and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Guilford Park High: 1,218. Hammond High: 1,159. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Guilford Park High and Hammond High rank in Maryland?
Guilford Park High is 99th of 197 and Hammond High is 60th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).