- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Parkton, MD
Hereford High
Federal NCES profile for Hereford High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240012001432
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hereford High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 10.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,175
- students enrolled
Hereford High has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012001432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Hereford High held near 1,200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 76.1 → 72.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 240012001432 · Parkton, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,175 enr · 15.5:1 · 10.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Hereford High held near 1,200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 76.1 → 72.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Hereford High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dundalk High
Dundalk High
2,087 students
- Perry Hall Hig
Perry Hall High
2,012 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High
1,922 students
- Kenwood High
Kenwood High
1,900 students
- Dulaney High
Dulaney High
1,889 students
- This school
Hereford High
1,175 students
What this shows Hereford High reports 1,175 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hereford High compares
Hereford High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.2% | ▼ 79% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,175 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,175
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 64% in Maryland - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Hereford High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baltimore County Public Schools reports $18,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hereford High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hereford High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,922
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,175 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hereford High
How many students attend Hereford High?
Hereford High has 1,175 students enrolled. It is a high school in Parkton, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,225 (2022-23) → 1,200 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hereford High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hereford High is 15.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hereford High?
10.2% of students at Hereford High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hereford High?
The largest demographic group at Hereford High is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Parkton, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hereford High?
Hereford High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Hereford High, Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students), Perry Hall High (2,012 students), and Woodlawn High (1,922 students). See the Baltimore County Public Schools district page for the complete list.