Best Schools in 21788, MD
21788, MD has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,521 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 21788 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 21788, MD
The top high schools in 21788, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walkersville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1213 Students
2. Catoctin High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
3. Gov. Thomas Johnson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1962 Students
Best Middle Schools in 21788, MD
The top middle schools in 21788, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walkersville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 841 Students
2. Monocacy Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 926 Students
3. Thurmont Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 546 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 21788, MD
The top elementary schools in 21788, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Midway/woodsboro Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 276 Students
2. Emmitsburg Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 216 Students
3. Thurmont Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 278 Students
4. Lewistown Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 172 Students
5. Thurmont Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 307 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 21788, MD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
21788, MD has a total population of 11,496 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 21788, MD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21788, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21788, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21788, MD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 21788, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 21788, MD
How many schools are in 21788, MD?
21788, MD has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,521 students in total.
How do schools in 21788 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 21788 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 21788 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21788?
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: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 49%
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