Huntingtown Elementary vs Northern High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huntingtown Elementary
Huntingtown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students
Northern High
Owings · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,478 students
| Measure | Huntingtown Elementary Huntingtown, Maryland | Northern High Owings, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #84 of 879 | #32 of 197 |
| National rank | #6699 of 50,301 | #2003 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 475 | 1,478 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 1,478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.3% | 20.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 61% |
| city | Huntingtown | Owings |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Huntingtown Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.0 vs 75.7).
- •Huntingtown Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 61%).
- •Northern High does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 65%).
- •Northern High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.6% vs 26.3%).
- •Huntingtown Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.7).
- •Northern High is the larger school with 1,478 students compared with 475.
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 Huntingtown Elementary better than Northern High?
On the Success Index (US), Huntingtown Elementary ranks higher (77.0 vs 75.7 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 Huntingtown Elementary and Northern High?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Huntingtown and Owings in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Huntingtown Elementary: 475. Northern High: 1,478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Huntingtown Elementary and Northern High rank in Maryland?
Huntingtown Elementary is 84th of 879 and Northern High is 32nd of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).