Best High Schools in 21557, MD

High schools
2
Students
1,428
Avg actual
33%
Avg projected
42%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 21557, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. 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

2. Fort Hill High

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 692 Students

Best Middle Schools in 21557, MD

Middle schools
2
Students
815
Avg actual
28%
Avg projected
28%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 21557, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. 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

2. Washington Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 583 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 21557, MD

Elementary schools
3
Students
728
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
27%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 21557, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Bel Air Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 199 Students

2. Westernport Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 261 Students

3. 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 21557, MD

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

Community Factors

21557, MD has a total population of 1,934 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21557, MD

2,971

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21557, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

23.64 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.63 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

18.01 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21557, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21557, MD.

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,227 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

21 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21557, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21557, MD

How many schools are in 21557, MD?

21557, MD has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,971 students in total.

How do schools in 21557 perform on state tests?

On average, 7 schools in 21557 score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 21557 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21557?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near 21557, MD

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21521, MD

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
21542, MD

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
26726, WV

  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
21562, MD

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
21539, MD

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
26750, WV

  • Actual: 24%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
26719, WV

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
21540, MD

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
26753, WV

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
21523, MD

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations