Best High Schools in 21561, MD

High schools
2
Students
1,063
Avg actual
43%
Avg projected
48%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 21561, 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

Best Middle Schools in 21561, MD

Middle schools
1
Students
320
Avg actual
48%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 21561, 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

Best Elementary Schools in 21561, MD

Elementary schools
4
Students
994
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 21561, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Accident Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Garrett County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 235 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. 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

4. Swanton Mennonite Fellowship School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Swanton Mennonite Fellowship School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 29 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 21561, MD

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

Community Factors

21561, MD has a total population of 2,719 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21561, MD

2,377

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

33%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21561, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

17.08 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

4.08 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

13.00 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21561, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21561, MD.

ISP Report Card

D

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

905 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

35 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21561, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21561, MD

How many schools are in 21561, MD?

21561, MD has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,377 students in total.

How do schools in 21561 perform on state tests?

On average, 7 schools in 21561 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 21561 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21561?

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 21561, MD

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21538, MD

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
21523, MD

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
21541, MD

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
21540, MD

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
26750, WV

  • Actual: 24%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
21562, MD

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
26717, WV

  • Actual: 22%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
21550, MD

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
21521, MD

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
21539, MD

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations