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Hereford High School

#1 in Best Public High Schools in Baltimore County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Parkton, MD
  • 214 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    C+
  3. Teachers
    A
  4. College Prep
    A
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A
  6. Health & Safety
    A-
  7. Administration
    B-
  8. Sports
    A+
  9. Food
    B
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B+
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Hereford High School is a top rated, public school located in Parkton, MD. It has 1,182 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 98% of students are at least proficient in math and 92% in reading.
Address
17301 York Rd
Parkton, MD 21120
Telephone
(410) 887-1905
Website
bcps.org

Hereford High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
92%
Percent Proficient - Math
98%
Average Graduation Rate
99%
Average SAT
1270
327 responses
Average ACT
28
51 responses
AP Enrollment
49%
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Living in the Area
A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    C+
  2. Good for Families
    A+
  3. Housing
    C+
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$71,810
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,224
National
$949
Median Home Value
$249,600
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A-
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
94%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.17 responses
Poll
71%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.17 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 49 responses
Report
  • Spirit Weeks
    18%
  • Football games
    16%
  • Pep rally
    16%
  • Homecoming Dance
    14%
  • School musical
    14%
  • March Madness
    8%
  • Prom
    6%

Students

Diversity
C+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,182
Free or Reduced Lunch
8%
88%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.24 responses
71%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.24 responses
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.24 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$65,585
Teachers in First/Second Year
6%
70%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.20 responses
70%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.20 responses
95%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.20 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$14,754/ year
National
$12,239
93%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.29 responses
52%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.29 responses
79%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.29 responses
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Hereford High School Reviews

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Hereford High School is an overall great school! This school has amazing teachers and a great sports program. The musicals put on in the school are very successful and turn out great. The only big problem with this school is that the school spends most of it's money on sports, this leaves programs like the Performing Arts and Music to be left behind to fend for themselves.
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I have been at Hereford High School four years. Some teachers are passionate about topics and students while others are disinterested, bias, or aggressive. Busy work is common and many times there is more of a focus on completion than quality or actual learning. The sports department is excellent. There is very little diversity. There are clubs but they are sometimes hard to join or start your own. The robotics club is excellent and well supported.
Hereford high is a good school regarding academics, it really is. If you take advantage of AP classes & advocate for yourself, you will get a good, well-rounded education. If you don't, though, you'll be left behind. Approach teachers; complain to guidance counselors about how you still haven't been registered for classes. Making the best of Hereford is knowing how to stand up for yourself.