South River High vs Southern High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South River High
Edgewater · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,680 students
Southern High
Harwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,080 students
| Measure | South River High Edgewater, Maryland | Southern High Harwood, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #21 of 197 | #70 of 197 |
| National rank | #1561 of 16,910 | #5078 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,680 | 1,080 |
| Enrollment | 1,680 | 1,080 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 50% |
| city | Edgewater | Harwood |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South River High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.2 vs 62.9).
- •South River High does better on math proficiency (73% vs 50%).
- •South River High does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 69%).
- •South River High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 41.5%).
- •Southern High does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.1).
- •South River High is the larger school with 1,680 students compared with 1,080.
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 South River High better than Southern High?
On the Success Index (US), South River High ranks higher (78.2 vs 62.9 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 South River High and Southern High?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Edgewater and Harwood in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South River High: 1,680. Southern High: 1,080. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South River High and Southern High rank in Maryland?
South River High is 21st of 197 and Southern High is 70th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).