Best Schools in 21520, MD
21520, MD has 5 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,303 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 21520 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 21520, MD
The top high schools in 21520, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northern Garrett High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrett County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 439 Students
Best Middle Schools in 21520, MD
The top middle schools in 21520, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrett County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 320 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 21520, MD
The top elementary schools in 21520, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Accident Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrett County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 235 Students
2. Friendsville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrett County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 138 Students
3. Grantsville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrett County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 171 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 21520, MD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
21520, MD has a total population of 2,003 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 21520, 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 21520, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21520, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21520, 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 21520, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 21520, MD
How many schools are in 21520, MD?
21520, MD has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,303 students in total.
How do schools in 21520 perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in 21520 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 21520 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21520?
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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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations