Hammond High vs Kent Island High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 51 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hammond High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,159 students
Kent Island High School
Stevensville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,153 students
| Measure | Hammond High Columbia, Maryland | Kent Island High School Stevensville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #60 of 197 | #36 of 197 |
| National rank | #4383 of 16,910 | #2196 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,159 | 1,153 |
| Enrollment | 1,159 | 1,153 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 31.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 66% |
| city | Columbia | Stevensville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kent Island High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 65.6).
- •Kent Island High School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 55%).
- •Kent Island High School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •Kent Island High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 37.4%).
- •Hammond High does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.6).
- •Hammond High is the larger school with 1,159 students compared with 1,153.
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 High better than Kent Island High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kent Island High School ranks higher (74.7 vs 65.6 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 Hammond High and Kent Island High School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Stevensville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hammond High: 1,159. Kent Island High School: 1,153. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hammond High and Kent Island High School rank in Maryland?
Hammond High is 60th of 197 and Kent Island High School is 36th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).