Edgewood High School vs. Aberdeen High School
Should you attend Edgewood High School or Aberdeen High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Edgewood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Aberdeen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,440 students in grades 9-12, Edgewood High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Serving 1,396 students in grades 9-12, Aberdeen High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,440 students
1,396 students
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
99 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#555 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#538 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
≤20%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
425
384
Grade 10 Students
355
333
Grade 11 Students
343
347
Grade 12 Students
317
332
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
16%
15%
% Black
47%
41%
% White
26%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
10%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%