Best High Schools in 21780, MD

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

The top high schools in 21780, 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 21780, MD

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

The top middle schools in 21780, 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 21780, MD

Elementary schools
4
Students
885
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
28%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 21780, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Sabillasville Environmental School

B-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 154 Students

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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 21780, MD

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

Community Factors

21780, MD has a total population of 1,662 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21780, MD

3,549

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

32%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21780, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

11.56 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.08 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

9.47 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21780, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21780, MD.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,185 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

51 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21780, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21780, MD

How many schools are in 21780, MD?

21780, MD has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,549 students in total.

How do schools in 21780 perform on state tests?

On average, 9 schools in 21780 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 21780 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21780?

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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