North County High School vs. Glen Burnie High School
Should you attend North County High School or Glen Burnie 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
North County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Glen Burnie High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,161 students in grades 9-12, North County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to 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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,226 students in grades 9-12, Glen Burnie High School ranks in the bottom 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 15% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,161 students
2,226 students
Total Classroom Teachers
143 teachers
134 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#644 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#781 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
15%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
33%
Graduation Rate
78%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
626
654
Grade 10 Students
560
551
Grade 11 Students
448
501
Grade 12 Students
527
520
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
30%
31%
% Black
27%
29%
% White
32%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%