Hereford High vs Sparks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 6.4 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
Sparks Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades K–5
509 students
| Measure | Hereford High Parkton, Maryland | Sparks Elementary Sparks, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #24 of 197 | #29 of 879 |
| National rank | #1614 of 16,910 | #2459 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,175 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.3% | 10.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 77% |
| city | Parkton | Sparks |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sparks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.0 vs 77.7).
- •Sparks Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 69%).
- •Sparks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 75%).
- •Sparks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.4% vs 12.3%).
- •Sparks Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.8).
- •Hereford High is the larger school with 1,175 students compared with 509.
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 Sparks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sparks Elementary ranks higher (85.0 vs 77.7 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 Hereford High and Sparks Elementary?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Parkton and Sparks in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hereford High: 1,175. Sparks Elementary: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hereford High and Sparks Elementary rank in Maryland?
Hereford High is 24th of 197 and Sparks Elementary is 29th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).