Best High Schools in 21787, MD

High schools
3
Students
2,844
Avg actual
42%
Avg projected
52%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 21787, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Winters Mill High

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1116 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

3. Francis Scott Key High

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 944 Students

Best Middle Schools in 21787, MD

Middle schools
3
Students
1,950
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
28%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 21787, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Westminster East Middle

B

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 767 Students

2. Northwest Middle

B

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 637 Students

3. 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 21787, MD

Elementary schools
4
Students
1,759
Avg actual
42%
Avg projected
31%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 21787, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Runnymede Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 592 Students

2. Emmitsburg Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 216 Students

3. Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students

4. Taneytown Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 21787, MD

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

Community Factors

21787, MD has a total population of 11,011 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21787, MD

6,553

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21787, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

19.62 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.38 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

17.24 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21787, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21787, MD.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,752 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

58 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21787, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21787, MD

How many schools are in 21787, MD?

21787, MD has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,553 students in total.

How do schools in 21787 perform on state tests?

On average, 10 schools in 21787 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 21787 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21787?

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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