Mount Hebron High vs Stephen Decatur High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 178 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Hebron High
Ellicott City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,455 students
Stephen Decatur High
Berlin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,462 students
| Measure | Mount Hebron High Ellicott City, Maryland | Stephen Decatur High Berlin, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #20 of 197 | #48 of 197 |
| National rank | #1494 of 16,910 | #3515 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,455 | 1,462 |
| Enrollment | 1,455 | 1,462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.2% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 63% |
| city | Ellicott City | Berlin |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Hebron High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 69.2).
- •Mount Hebron High does better on math proficiency (78% vs 63%).
- •Stephen Decatur High does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 69%).
- •Mount Hebron High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.2% vs 44%).
- •Mount Hebron High does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.4).
- •Stephen Decatur High is the larger school with 1,462 students compared with 1,455.
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 Mount Hebron High better than Stephen Decatur High?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Hebron High ranks higher (78.6 vs 69.2 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 Mount Hebron High and Stephen Decatur High?
About 178 km in a straight line, between Ellicott City and Berlin in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Hebron High: 1,455. Stephen Decatur High: 1,462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Hebron High and Stephen Decatur High rank in Maryland?
Mount Hebron High is 20th of 197 and Stephen Decatur High is 48th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).