Best High Schools in 21539, MD

High schools
2
Students
1,175
Avg actual
42%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 21539, 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. 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 21539, MD

Middle schools
3
Students
977
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
36%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 21539, 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. Mount Savage Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 425 Students

3. 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 21539, MD

Elementary schools
4
Students
797
Avg actual
43%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 21539, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Frost Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 236 Students

2. 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

3. Route 40 Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Garrett County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 122 Students

4. 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

Education & Community Snapshot in 21539, MD

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

Community Factors

21539, MD has a total population of 2,409 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21539, MD

2,949

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21539, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D-

26.82 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.93 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

21.89 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21539, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21539, MD.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,767 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

27 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21539, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21539, MD

How many schools are in 21539, MD?

21539, MD has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,949 students in total.

How do schools in 21539 perform on state tests?

On average, 9 schools in 21539 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 21539 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21539?

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: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected: 33%
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  • Projected: 30%
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  • Projected: 32%
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  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations