Northern High vs Sunderland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern High
Owings · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,478 students
Sunderland Elementary
Sunderland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
606 students
| Measure | Northern High Owings, Maryland | Sunderland Elementary Sunderland, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #32 of 197 | #116 of 879 |
| National rank | #2003 of 16,910 | #8611 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,478 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 1,478 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.6% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 65% |
| city | Owings | Sunderland |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 74.0).
- •Sunderland Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 61%).
- •Northern High does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 62%).
- •Northern High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.6% vs 21%).
- •Sunderland Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.7).
- •Northern High is the larger school with 1,478 students compared with 606.
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 Northern High better than Sunderland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northern High ranks higher (75.7 vs 74.0 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 Northern High and Sunderland Elementary?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Owings and Sunderland in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northern High: 1,478. Sunderland Elementary: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northern High and Sunderland Elementary rank in Maryland?
Northern High is 32nd of 197 and Sunderland Elementary is 116th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).