James Hubert Blake High vs Sherwood High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Hubert Blake High
Silver Spring · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,960 students
Sherwood High
Sandy Spring · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,675 students
| Measure | James Hubert Blake High Silver Spring, Maryland | Sherwood High Sandy Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #98 of 197 | #38 of 197 |
| National rank | #7482 of 16,910 | #2394 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,960 | 1,675 |
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 1,675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.7% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 64% |
| city | Silver Spring | Sandy Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherwood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 53.4).
- •Sherwood High does better on math proficiency (64% vs 45%).
- •Sherwood High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 64%).
- •Sherwood High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 53.7%).
- •Sherwood High does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.2).
- •James Hubert Blake High is the larger school with 1,960 students compared with 1,675.
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 James Hubert Blake High better than Sherwood High?
On the Success Index (US), Sherwood High ranks higher (73.8 vs 53.4 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 James Hubert Blake High and Sherwood High?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Sandy Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Hubert Blake High: 1,960. Sherwood High: 1,675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Hubert Blake High and Sherwood High rank in Maryland?
James Hubert Blake High is 98th of 197 and Sherwood High is 38th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).