Best High Schools in 21562, MD

High schools
2
Students
1,360
Avg actual
34%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 21562, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. 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

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 21562, MD

Middle schools
1
Students
232
Avg actual
29%
Avg projected
30%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 21562, 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

Best Elementary Schools in 21562, MD

Elementary schools
3
Students
1,088
Avg actual
31%
Avg projected
25%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 21562, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. 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

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 21562, MD

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

Community Factors

21562, MD has a total population of 2,835 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21562, MD

2,680

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

15%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21562, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

18.70 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.74 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

13.96 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21562, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21562, MD.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,866 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

62 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21562, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21562, MD

How many schools are in 21562, MD?

21562, MD has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,680 students in total.

How do schools in 21562 perform on state tests?

On average, 6 schools in 21562 score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 21562 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21562?

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 21562, MD

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  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected: 32%
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  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
21557, MD

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
21539, MD

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
21542, MD

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
21561, MD

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
21538, MD

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