Best High Schools in 21719, MD

High schools
2
Students
1,501
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
53%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 21719, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Smithsburg High

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 717 Students

2. Catoctin High

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

Best Middle Schools in 21719, MD

Middle schools
2
Students
1,080
Avg actual
43%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 21719, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Smithsburg Middle

A

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students

2. Thurmont Middle

C

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 546 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 21719, MD

Elementary schools
3
Students
731
Avg actual
33%
Avg projected
27%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 21719, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Thurmont Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 278 Students

2. Cascade Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 146 Students

3. Thurmont Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 307 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 21719, MD

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

Community Factors

21719, MD has a total population of 1,227 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21719, MD

3,312

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21719, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

15.82 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.02 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

12.80 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21719, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21719, MD.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,231 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

55 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21719, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21719, MD

How many schools are in 21719, MD?

21719, MD has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,312 students in total.

How do schools in 21719 perform on state tests?

On average, 7 schools in 21719 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 21719 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21719?

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 21719, MD

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  • Projected: 52%
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  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
17250, PA

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
17268, PA

  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
17320, PA

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 50%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
17272, PA

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
17247, PA

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
21727, MD

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations