Mount Hebron High vs Waverly Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.5 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
Waverly Elementary
Ellicott City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
827 students
| Measure | Mount Hebron High Ellicott City, Maryland | Waverly Elementary Ellicott City, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #20 of 197 | #6 of 879 |
| National rank | #1494 of 16,910 | #1049 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,455 | 827 |
| Enrollment | 1,455 | 827 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.2% | 9.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 76% |
| city | Ellicott City | Ellicott City |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waverly Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 78.6).
- •Mount Hebron High does better on math proficiency (78% vs 76%).
- •Waverly Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 69%).
- •Waverly Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.3% vs 19.2%).
- •Waverly Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.6).
- •Mount Hebron High is the larger school with 1,455 students compared with 827.
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 Waverly Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Waverly Elementary ranks higher (88.9 vs 78.6 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 Mount Hebron High and Waverly Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Ellicott City and Ellicott City in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Hebron High: 1,455. Waverly Elementary: 827. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Hebron High and Waverly Elementary rank in Maryland?
Mount Hebron High is 20th of 197 and Waverly Elementary is 6th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).