Hammond 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.
Hammond Elementary
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
763 students
Hammond High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,159 students
| Measure | Hammond Elementary Laurel, Maryland | Hammond High Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #203 of 879 | #60 of 197 |
| National rank | #14261 of 50,301 | #4383 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 763 | 1,159 |
| Enrollment | 763 | 1,159 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.6% | 37.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 55% |
| city | Laurel | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (65.8 vs 65.6).
- •Hammond High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Hammond Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 37.4%).
- •Hammond High does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.9).
- •Hammond High is the larger school with 1,159 students compared with 763.
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 Hammond Elementary better than Hammond High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hammond Elementary and Hammond High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Laurel and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hammond Elementary: 763. Hammond High: 1,159. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hammond Elementary and Hammond High rank in Maryland?
Hammond Elementary is 203rd of 879 and Hammond High is 60th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).