Best High Schools in 21161, MD

High schools
2
Students
2,446
Avg actual
54%
Avg projected
56%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 21161, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hereford High

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1225 Students

2. North Harford High

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1221 Students

Best Middle Schools in 21161, MD

Middle schools
2
Students
1,751
Avg actual
51%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 21161, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hereford Middle

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 903 Students

2. North Harford Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 848 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 21161, MD

Elementary schools
6
Students
2,448
Avg actual
63%
Avg projected
50%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 21161, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Sparks Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 472 Students

2. Jacksonville Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students

3. Seventh District Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students

4. Jarrettsville Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 488 Students

5. Norrisville Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 212 Students

6. North Bend Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 428 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 21161, MD

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

21161, MD has a total population of 5,453 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21161, MD

6,645

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

40%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21161, MD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

11.52 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.86 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

8.66 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21161, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21161, MD.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,125 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

67 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21161, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21161, MD

How many schools are in 21161, MD?

21161, MD has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,645 students in total.

How do schools in 21161 perform on state tests?

On average, 10 schools in 21161 score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in 21161 greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21161?

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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