Hammond High vs Murray Hill Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.5 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
Murray Hill Middle
Laurel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
616 students
| Measure | Hammond High Columbia, Maryland | Murray Hill Middle Laurel, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #60 of 197 | #81 of 225 |
| National rank | #4383 of 16,910 | #6508 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,159 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 1,159 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 39% |
| city | Columbia | Laurel |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hammond High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.6 vs 55.3).
- •Hammond High does better on math proficiency (55% vs 39%).
- •Hammond High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Murray Hill Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 37.4%).
- •Murray Hill Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.5).
- •Hammond High is the larger school with 1,159 students compared with 616.
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 Murray Hill Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hammond High ranks higher (65.6 vs 55.3 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 Hammond High and Murray Hill Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Laurel in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hammond High: 1,159. Murray Hill Middle: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hammond High and Murray Hill Middle rank in Maryland?
Hammond High is 60th of 197 and Murray Hill Middle is 81st of 225 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).