Best High Schools in 21626, MD

High schools
2
Students
1,813
Avg actual
30%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 21626, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Patuxent High

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1029 Students

2. Cambridge-south Dorchester High School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students

Best Middle Schools in 21626, MD

Middle schools
1
Students
481
Avg actual
18%
Avg projected
11%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 21626, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mace's Lane Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 481 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 21626, MD

Elementary schools
2
Students
617
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
24%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 21626, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. South Dorchester School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 225 Students

2. Maple Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 392 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 21626, MD

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

Community Factors

21626, MD has a total population of 112 with 2% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21626, MD

2,911

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

14%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21626, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

F

51.14 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

15.24 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

35.90 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21626, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21626, MD.

ISP Report Card

F

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

73 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

34 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21626, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21626, MD

How many schools are in 21626, MD?

21626, MD has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,911 students in total.

How do schools in 21626 perform on state tests?

On average, 5 schools in 21626 score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in 21626 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21626?

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 21626, MD

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  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
21622, MD

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  • Projected: 28%
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21627, MD

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
21840, MD

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
21814, MD

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
21865, MD

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 33%
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21669, MD

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations