Best High Schools in 21643, MD

High schools
1
Students
572
Avg actual
30%
Avg projected
32%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 21643, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. North Dorchester High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 572 Students

Best Middle Schools in 21643, MD

Middle schools
1
Students
415
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
24%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 21643, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. North Dorchester Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 415 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 21643, MD

Elementary schools
3
Students
1,137
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
36%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 21643, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Warwick Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 347 Students

2. 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

3. Hurlock Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 384 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 21643, MD

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

Community Factors

21643, MD has a total population of 5,709 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21643, MD

2,124

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

81%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

10%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21643, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C+

14.88 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.73 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

11.15 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21643, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21643, MD.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,132 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

41 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21643, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21643, MD

How many schools are in 21643, MD?

21643, MD has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,124 students in total.

How do schools in 21643 perform on state tests?

On average, 5 schools in 21643 score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 21643 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21643?

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.

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  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
21632, MD

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
21659, MD

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
21655, MD

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 36%
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21835, MD

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
21673, MD

  • Actual: 27%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
21861, MD

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual: 29%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 19%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations