Hereford High

Q: Is Hereford High a good school?

Hereford High ranks 22 nd of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hereford High is a public high school located in Parkton, Maryland, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,225 students. The school is part of the Baltimore County Public Schools district, which is ranked 17th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hereford High consistently outperforms the Baltimore County Public Schools district and the state of Maryland in academic assessments, with 84.5% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in MCAP/English Language Arts, compared to 47.5% for the district and 55.3% for the state. However, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (85.06%) compared to the nearby schools, such as Northeast EDLP at Parkville High School, Southeast EDLP at Dundalk High School, and BCDC Educational Center, which tend to have more diverse student populations. Additionally, Hereford High has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 5.3% to 12.24% over the past three school years, significantly lower than the nearby schools.

The data suggests that Hereford High is a high-performing school within the Baltimore County Public Schools district, with strong academic results and higher per-student spending ($13,728 in 2020-2021) compared to the district average. However, the stark contrast in racial makeup and socioeconomic status between Hereford High and the nearby schools raises questions about equity and access to educational opportunities within the district, which may require further investigation and targeted interventions to ensure all students have access to quality education.

Detail:

Public 9-12

17301 York Rd
Parkton, MD 21120-9714

(443) 809-1905

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
22^nd of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,845

Feeder schools for Hereford High:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 1,225

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.1%

Hispanic:

4.9%

Asian:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hereford High ranks better than 84.9% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 3^rd among 16 ranked high schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.23. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.1%), Hispanic (4.9%), Asian (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 12.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hereford High is 16, which is the 15^th best among 16 high schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Hereford High employs 76.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hereford High is $16,845, which is the 14^th highest among 16 high schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hereford High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Hereford High 22^nd of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Hereford High in the ranking list.)

Baltimore County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Baltimore County Public Schools 17^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hereford High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	56.29	41^st	201	79.6%
2005	58.96	71^st	204	65.2%
2006	86.60	4^th	204	98.0%
2007	79.36	15^th	209	92.8%
2008	83.76	11^th	214	94.9%
2009	83.07	12^th	213	94.4%
2010	83.41	21^st	220	90.5%
2011	89.23	2^nd	183	98.9%
2012	86.23	3^rd	187	98.4%
2013	84.29	10^th	185	94.6%
2014	82.06	12^th	231	94.8%
2015	72.50	33^rd	233	85.8%
2016	69.99	43^rd	233	81.5%
2017	72.85	26^th	180	85.6%
2018	76.27	21^st	197	89.3%
2019	67.80	30^th	138	78.3%
2022	67.01	27^th	225	88.0%
2023	60.40	31^st	127	75.6%
2024	65.23	22^nd	146	84.9%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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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

Enrollment information for Hereford High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	817	14	13	2	0	n/a	n/a	-6	840
1990	762	16	13	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	793
1991	772	12	12	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	798
1992	780	9	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	800
1993	781	12	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	800
1994	831	15	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	852
1995	887	14	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	907
1996	887	14	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	907
1997	944	13	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	965
1998	935	11	7	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	959
1999	981	14	9	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1006
2000	1032	18	11	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1062
2001	1054	16	11	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1085
2002	1184	29	18	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1237
2003	1184	29	18	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1237
2004	1236	36	19	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	1299
2005	1279	40	22	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	1354
2006	1298	44	20	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	1376
2007	1307	46	22	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	1393
2008	1300	42	26	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	1394
2009	1281	43	27	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	1379
2010	1281	45	31	26	4	n/a	n/a	0	1387
2011	1289	42	33	29	5	0	17	0	1415
2012	1257	41	27	28	4	0	21	0	1378
2013	1208	42	19	24	4	0	18	0	1315
2014	1165	39	19	26	2	1	21	0	1273
2015	1077	40	19	27	3	1	21	0	1188
2016	1054	48	22	30	3	0	25	0	1182
2017	1107	49	24	35	2	0	32	0	1249
2018	1095	54	29	46	2	0	41	0	1267
2019	1103	38	43	42	0	0	45	0	1271
2020	1120	31	49	56	0	0	39	0	1295
2021	1093	33	57	57	0	0	45	0	1285
2022	1095	35	51	56	0	0	45	0	1282
2023	1042	31	52	60	0	0	40	0	1225

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hereford High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	840	61.9	13.5	n/a
1990	793	61.8	12.8	0.8
1991	798	58.5	13.6	1
1992	800	61.0	13.1	0.9
1993	800	70.9	11.3	0.9
1994	852	51.8	16.4	1.5
1995	907	55.9	16.2	3.5
1996	907	55.9	16.2	3.5
1997	965	57.2	16.9	2.6
1998	959	54.7	17.5	1.9
1999	1006	54.8	18.4	3.7
2000	1062	61.5	17.3	2.6
2001	1085	68.0	16.0	3.5
2002	1237	69.6	17.8	2.7
2003	1237	69.6	17.8	2.7
2004	1299	79.7	16.3	3
2005	1354	85.0	15.9	3.1
2006	1376	84.0	16.4	3.1
2007	1393	86.2	16.2	2.7
2008	1394	85.6	16.3	3.5
2009	1379	85.5	16.1	4.5
2010	1387	87.8	15.8	4.5
2011	1415	87.7	16.1	5.9
2012	1378	79.4	17.3	6.1
2013	1315	77.7	16.9	7.1
2014	1273	75.2	16.9	6.8
2015	1188	72.0	16.5	7.3
2016	1182	65.0	18.1	7.6
2017	1249	70.6	17.6	6.2
2018	1267	74.1	17.0	8.3
2019	1271	74.8	16.9	8
2020	1295	76.1	17.0	7.1
2021	1285	77.1	16.6	7.2
2022	1282	78.1	16.4	5.3
2023	1225	76.1	16.0	12.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hereford High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	840	61.9	13.5	n/a
1990	793	61.8	12.8	0.8
1991	798	58.5	13.6	1
1992	800	61.0	13.1	0.9
1993	800	70.9	11.3	0.9
1994	852	51.8	16.4	1.5
1995	907	55.9	16.2	3.5
1996	907	55.9	16.2	3.5
1997	965	57.2	16.9	2.6
1998	959	54.7	17.5	1.9
1999	1006	54.8	18.4	3.7
2000	1062	61.5	17.3	2.6
2001	1085	68.0	16.0	3.5
2002	1237	69.6	17.8	2.7
2003	1237	69.6	17.8	2.7
2004	1299	79.7	16.3	3
2005	1354	85.0	15.9	3.1
2006	1376	84.0	16.4	3.1
2007	1393	86.2	16.2	2.7
2008	1394	85.6	16.3	3.5
2009	1379	85.5	16.1	4.5
2010	1387	87.8	15.8	4.5
2011	1415	87.7	16.1	5.9
2012	1378	79.4	17.3	6.1
2013	1315	77.7	16.9	7.1
2014	1273	75.2	16.9	6.8
2015	1188	72.0	16.5	7.3
2016	1182	65.0	18.1	7.6
2017	1249	70.6	17.6	6.2
2018	1267	74.1	17.0	8.3
2019	1271	74.8	16.9	8
2020	1295	76.1	17.0	7.1
2021	1285	77.1	16.6	7.2
2022	1282	78.1	16.4	5.3
2023	1225	76.1	16.0	12.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hereford High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$411 (3.1%)	$12,936 (96.9%)	$13,347
2020	$316 (2.3%)	$13,322 (97.7%)	$13,637
2021	$636 (4.6%)	$13,091 (95.4%)	$13,728
2022	$923 (6.6%)	$13,131 (93.4%)	$14,054
2023	$1,496 (8.9%)	$15,349 (91.1%)	$16,845

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 30^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 31^st of 127 High schools	2.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1271	1225	3.6%
African American	38	31	18.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	43	52	20.9%
Hispanic	42	60	42.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1103	1042	5.5%
Two or More Races	45	40	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	8%	12.2%	4.2%

Schools Near Hereford High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)	MCAP English Language Arts (2024)		MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Algebra II (2024)	MCAP Geometry (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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	1,225	76	16.0	12.2%	1,042 (85.1%)	31 (2.5%)	60 (4.9%)	52 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (3.3%)	65.2	22^nd of 146 public high schools	84.9%		60.4	31^st of 127 public high schools	75.6%	9	28.2	84.5	84.5	26.2	42.0	12.2	$16,845	$1,496	$15,349
Dulaney High	Public	9-12	255 E Padonia Road	Timonium	21093	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-7633	1,821	109	16.7	32.9%	853 (46.8%)	395 (21.7%)	247 (13.6%)	238 (13.1%)	5 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	79 (4.3%)	61.2	30^th of 146 public high schools	79.5%		73.5	11^th of 127 public high schools	91.3%	19	8.0	63.7	63.7		19.8		$15,306	$1,388	$13,917
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	1,359	75	18.0	24.4%	1,156 (85.1%)	39 (2.9%)	84 (6.2%)	32 (2.4%)	2 (0.1%)	5 (0.4%)	41 (3.0%)	33.1	113^th of 146 public high schools	22.6%		40.8	80^th of 127 public high schools	37.0%	33	8.4	70.3	70.3	14.0	6.5	5.4	$14,439	$585	$13,854
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	984	64	15.3	26.5%	413 (42.0%)	379 (38.5%)	67 (6.8%)	65 (6.6%)	4 (0.4%)	6 (0.6%)	50 (5.1%)	66.4	20^th of 146 public high schools	86.3%		55.4	43^rd of 127 public high schools	66.1%	23	26.2	86.3	86.3	7.1	53.3	9.6	$17,600	$1,378	$16,223
Franklin High	Public	9-12	12000 Reisterstown Rd	Reisterstown	21136	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-7038	1,504	86	17.4	52.7%	336 (22.3%)	703 (46.7%)	263 (17.5%)	120 (8.0%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	76 (5.1%)	32.2	116^th of 146 public high schools	20.5%		39	86^th of 127 public high schools	32.3%	30	8.7	52.0	52.0	11.0			$14,713	$1,334	$13,380
Northeast EDLP at Parkville High School	Public	10-12	105 W Chesapeake Ave	Towson	21204	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-2270	12			58.3%	2 (16.7%)	9 (75.0%)	1 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$31,294	$601	$30,693
Northwest EDLP at Milford Mill Academy	Public	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	12	105 W Chesapeake Ave	Towson	21204	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-2270	6				1 (16.7%)	5 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$66,017	$1,003	$65,014
Home Assignments-Secondary	Public, Virtual	7-12	105 W. Chesapeake Avenue	Towson	21204	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(443) 809-7515	11	17	.6	72.7%	2 (18.2%)	7 (63.6%)	1 (9.1%)	1 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$51,327	$5,545	$45,782
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	45			28.9%	2 (4.4%)	38 (84.4%)	4 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)								(n/a)							$6,350	$600	$5,750

Frequently Asked Questions about Hereford High

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 is the racial makeup of Hereford High?

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

What district is Hereford High in?

Baltimore County Public Schools

How many students attend Hereford High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,225 students attended Hereford High.

Is Hereford High a good school?

Hereford High ranks 22^nd of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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