Huntingtown High School vs Northern High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huntingtown High School
Huntingtown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,311 students
Northern High
Owings · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,478 students
| Measure | Huntingtown High School Huntingtown, Maryland | Northern High Owings, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #40 of 197 | #32 of 197 |
| National rank | #2433 of 16,910 | #2003 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,311 | 1,478 |
| Enrollment | 1,311 | 1,478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20% | 20.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 61% |
| city | Huntingtown | Owings |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 73.6).
- •Northern High does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 74%).
- •Huntingtown High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 20.6%).
- •Huntingtown High School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.7).
- •Northern High is the larger school with 1,478 students compared with 1,311.
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 High School better than Northern High?
On the Success Index (US), Northern High ranks higher (75.7 vs 73.6 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 Huntingtown High School and Northern High?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Huntingtown and Owings in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Huntingtown High School: 1,311. Northern High: 1,478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Huntingtown High School and Northern High rank in Maryland?
Huntingtown High School is 40th of 197 and Northern High is 32nd of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).