Best Schools in 21074, MD
21074, MD has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,997 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in 21074 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 21074, MD
The top high schools in 21074, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hereford High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1225 Students
2. Westminster High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1517 Students
3. Manchester Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1359 Students
Best Middle Schools in 21074, MD
The top middle schools in 21074, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hereford Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 903 Students
2. Shiloh Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 604 Students
3. North Carroll Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 622 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 21074, MD
The top elementary schools in 21074, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fifth District Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 280 Students
2. Prettyboy Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 400 Students
3. Spring Garden Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 440 Students
4. Hampstead Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
5. Manchester Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 673 Students
6. Sandymount Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 567 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 21074, MD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
21074, MD has a total population of 15,067 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 21074, MD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21074, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21074, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21074, MD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 21074, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 21074, MD
How many schools are in 21074, MD?
21074, MD has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,997 students in total.
How do schools in 21074 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 21074 score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in 21074 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21074?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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