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Hereford High

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Hereford High ranks 49 th of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

49^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 227 Maryland High Schools

Better than 78% of Maryland high schools

Summary

Hereford High in Parkton, MD, is a high-performing public high school serving 1,175 students in grades 9-12 within the Baltimore County Public Schools district, and it stands out for its exceptional English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency and remarkably low chronic absenteeism. With 79.3% of students proficient in ELA—far exceeding the district average of 46.1% and the state average of 51.7%—Hereford is a powerhouse in literacy, outperforming nearby schools like Franklin High (53% ELA proficiency) and Dulaney High (61.1% ELA proficiency). Its chronic absenteeism rate of 12.1% is less than half the district average of 25.6%, signaling strong student engagement and a positive school culture that supports academic success.

However, Hereford presents a unique "two-schools" dynamic: while it excels in ELA, its overall math proficiency (16.5%) lags behind the state average (27.1%). This is driven by struggles in foundational courses like Algebra I (4.7% proficiency) and Geometry (10.6% proficiency), yet the school shines in advanced math, with Algebra II proficiency (28.6%) exceeding both district and state averages. This suggests that students who advance to higher-level math perform exceptionally well, even as many may need extra support in core math skills. Compared to the nearby George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology, which achieves slightly higher ELA (87.3%) and math (19.5%) scores with a more diverse student body, Hereford’s performance is still impressive, especially given its consistent 4-star rating from Schooldigger over the past decade.

Hereford’s success is also tied to its relatively affluent student body, with only 12.3% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch—a stark contrast to schools like Franklin High (49.0%) and Dulaney High (33.3%). This socioeconomic advantage likely contributes to its high ELA scores and low absenteeism, but the school’s long track record of excellence shows it effectively leverages these resources to deliver a high-quality education. For parents, Hereford offers a stable, engaging environment with standout literacy programs, though they should be aware of the need for targeted math support, especially in foundational courses. Overall, it’s a top-tier choice in the region, performing more like an elite suburban school than a typical Baltimore County institution.

1,175

Students ?

17.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,434

Per pupil spending ?

12.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

17301 York Rd
Parkton, MD 21120-9714

(443) 809-1905

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

Feeder schools for Hereford High:

Elementary:	Fifth District Elementary
	Prettyboy Elementary
	Seventh District Elementary
	Sparks Elementary
Middle:	Hereford Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.4%

Hispanic:

5.1%

Asian:

3.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 86th percentile in 2015 → 78th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Maryland high schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Baltimore County Public Schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2015

!Geometry scores 34 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school40%

District avg32%

Maryland avg38%

49^th of 227

Maryland public high schools ?

Top 22%▼ down 3 pts since 2016

From top 18% (2016) to top 22% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 26High Schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools

18^th of 24Baltimore County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	58.4	49 of 227	78.4%	★★★★☆
2025	61.6	35 of 220	84.1%	★★★★☆
2024	65.2	22 of 146	84.9%	★★★★☆
2023	60.4	31 of 127	75.6%	★★★★☆
2022	67.0	27 of 225	88.0%	★★★★☆
2019	67.8	30 of 138	78.3%	★★★★☆
2018	76.3	21 of 197	89.3%	★★★★☆
2017	72.8	26 of 180	85.6%	★★★★☆
2016	70.0	43 of 233	81.5%	★★★★☆
2015	72.5	33 of 233	85.8%	★★★★☆
2014	82.1	12 of 231	94.8%	★★★★★
2013	84.3	10 of 185	94.6%	★★★★★
2012	86.2	3 of 187	98.4%	★★★★★
2011	89.2	2 of 183	98.9%	★★★★★
2010	83.4	21 of 220	90.5%	★★★★★
2009	83.1	12 of 213	94.4%	★★★★★
2008	83.8	11 of 214	94.9%	★★★★★
2007	79.4	15 of 209	92.8%	★★★★★
2006	86.6	4 of 204	98.0%	★★★★★
2005	59.0	71 of 204	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2004	56.3	41 of 201	79.6%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts79%+28 vs state

Algebra II29%~ state avg

Mathematics16%-11 vs state

Geometry11%-34 vs state

Algebra I5%-17 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, May 18, 2010

The teacher committment and encouragement for parent involvement is huge. This is the primary reason why the student participation and high student scholaristic and athletic programs at Hereford are so high. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)	MCAP English Language Arts (2026)		MCAP Algebra I (2026)	MCAP Algebra II (2026)	MCAP Geometry (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hereford High	Public	9-12	17301 York Rd	Parkton	21120	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-1905	1,175	66	17.8	12.3%	1,004 (85.4%)	29 (2.5%)	60 (5.1%)	45 (3.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (3.1%)	58.4	49^th of 227 public high schools	78.4%		61.6	35^th of 220 public high schools	84.1%	14	16.5	79.3	79.3	4.7	28.6	10.6	$17,434	$1,114	$16,320
Dulaney High	Public	9-12	255 E Padonia Road	Timonium	21093	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-7633	1,889	105	17.9	33.2%	790 (41.8%)	388 (20.5%)	400 (21.2%)	231 (12.2%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	75 (4.0%)	42.7	99^th of 227 public high schools	56.4%		43.2	95^th of 220 public high schools	56.8%	4	14.9	61.1	61.1	7.4	28.5	15.1	$16,400	$1,047	$15,353
Manchester Valley High	Public	9-12	3300 Maple Grove Road	Manchester	21102	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 386-1673	1,339	71	18.9	28.4%	1,111 (83.0%)	49 (3.7%)	108 (8.1%)	20 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.4%)	45 (3.4%)	62.3	38^th of 227 public high schools	83.3%		51.8	68^th of 220 public high schools	69.1%	30	17.6	75.9	75.9	17.6			$15,000	$1,374	$13,627
George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology	Public, Magnet	9-12	938 York Rd	Towson	21204	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(443) 809-2775	1,017	57	17.8	22.1%	425 (41.8%)	389 (38.2%)	70 (6.9%)	64 (6.3%)	4 (0.4%)	5 (0.5%)	58 (5.7%)	60.6	44^th of 227 public high schools	80.6%		66.2	27^th of 220 public high schools	87.7%	17	19.5	87.3	87.3	9.7	27.3	14.5	$17,455	$986	$16,469
Franklin High	Public	9-12	12000 Reisterstown Rd	Reisterstown	21136	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-7038	1,481	89	16.7	49.0%	280 (18.9%)	617 (41.7%)	407 (27.5%)	97 (6.5%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	73 (4.9%)	32.8	132^nd of 227 public high schools	41.9%		29.4	137^th of 220 public high schools	37.7%	5	9.6	53.0	53.0	7.6	24.4	9.1	$16,333	$1,105	$15,227
Southwest EDLP at Woodlawn High School	Public	9-12	105 W Chesapeake Ave	Towson	21204	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-2270	4				1 (25.0%)	3 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Northeast EDLP at Parkville High School	Public	9-12	105 W Chesapeake Ave	Towson	21204	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-2270	1				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$62,912	$439	$62,473
Northwest EDLP at Milford Mill Academy	Public	9-12	105 W Chesapeake Ave	Towson	21204	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-2270	1				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Southeast EDLP at Dundalk High School	Public	9-12	105 W Chesapeake Ave	Towson	21204	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-2270	2				1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$40,536	$439	$40,097
BCDC Educational Center	Public	9-12	105 W. Chesapeake Avenue	Towson	21204	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-4360	52			48.1%	6 (11.5%)	35 (67.3%)	11 (21.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$8,268	$922	$7,346

Frequently Asked Questions about Hereford High

Is Hereford High a good school?

Hereford High ranks 49^th of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Hereford High?

Hereford High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fifth District Elementary
Elementary : Prettyboy Elementary
Elementary : Seventh District Elementary
Elementary : Sparks Elementary
Middle : Hereford Middle

What district is Hereford High in?

Baltimore County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Hereford High?

Students at Hereford High are 85% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

How many students attend Hereford High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,175 students attended Hereford High.

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