Best High Schools in 21521, MD

High schools
3
Students
1,799
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 21521, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Northern Garrett High School

A-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Garrett County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 439 Students

2. Southern Garrett High School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Garrett County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 624 Students

3. Mountain Ridge High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 736 Students

Best Middle Schools in 21521, MD

Middle schools
2
Students
552
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 21521, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Northern Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Garrett County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 320 Students

2. Westmar Middle

C

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 232 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 21521, MD

Elementary schools
3
Students
998
Avg actual
33%
Avg projected
29%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 21521, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Grantsville Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Garrett County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 171 Students

2. George's Creek Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 268 Students

3. Broad Ford Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Garrett County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 559 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 21521, MD

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

Community Factors

21521, MD has a total population of 1,123 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 7% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21521, MD

3,349

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

7%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21521, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

22.89 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.51 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

18.37 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21521, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21521, MD.

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,821 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

31 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21521, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21521, MD

How many schools are in 21521, MD?

21521, MD has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,349 students in total.

How do schools in 21521 perform on state tests?

On average, 8 schools in 21521 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 21521 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21521?

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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  • Projected: 33%
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  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 32%
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21523, MD

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 39%
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21542, MD

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
21557, MD

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
26726, WV

  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
21543, MD

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
21532, MD

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations