Hereford High vs Prettyboy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hereford High
Parkton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,175 students
Prettyboy Elementary
Freeland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
405 students
| Measure | Hereford High Parkton, Maryland | Prettyboy Elementary Freeland, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #24 of 197 | #86 of 879 |
| National rank | #1614 of 16,910 | #6722 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,175 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.3% | 10.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 66% |
| city | Parkton | Freeland |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (77.7 vs 77.0).
- •Hereford High does better on math proficiency (69% vs 66%).
- •Hereford High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 72%).
- •Prettyboy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.1% vs 12.3%).
- •Prettyboy Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 17.8).
- •Hereford High is the larger school with 1,175 students compared with 405.
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 Hereford High better than Prettyboy Elementary?
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 Hereford High and Prettyboy Elementary?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Parkton and Freeland in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hereford High: 1,175. Prettyboy Elementary: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hereford High and Prettyboy Elementary rank in Maryland?
Hereford High is 24th of 197 and Prettyboy Elementary is 86th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).