Best High Schools in 21629, MD

High schools
2
Students
1,775
Avg actual
37%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 21629, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. North Caroline High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1226 Students

2. Colonel Richardson High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 549 Students

Best Middle Schools in 21629, MD

Middle schools
2
Students
1,240
Avg actual
31%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top middle schools in 21629, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Colonel Richardson Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 374 Students

2. Lockerman Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 866 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 21629, MD

Elementary schools
5
Students
2,652
Avg actual
31%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top elementary schools in 21629, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Preston Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 406 Students

2. Denton Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 627 Students

3. Greensboro Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 785 Students

4. Ridgely Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 444 Students

5. Federalsburg Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 390 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 21629, MD

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

Community Factors

21629, MD has a total population of 10,164 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21629, MD

5,667

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21629, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

17.50 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.34 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

13.16 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21629, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21629, MD.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,145 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

51 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21629, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21629, MD

How many schools are in 21629, MD?

21629, MD has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,667 students in total.

How do schools in 21629 perform on state tests?

On average, 9 schools in 21629 score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 21629 underperform expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21629?

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 21629, MD

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21660, MD

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
21639, MD

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
21625, MD

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
21657, MD

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
21655, MD

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
21632, MD

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
21679, MD

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
19952, DE

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations