Best High Schools in 21791, MD

High schools
3
Students
3,729
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
57%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 21791, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Linganore High

A

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1572 Students

2. Walkersville High

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1213 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 21791, MD

Middle schools
3
Students
2,162
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 21791, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. New Market Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 684 Students

2. Walkersville Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 841 Students

3. 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

Best Elementary Schools in 21791, MD

Elementary schools
4
Students
1,586
Avg actual
48%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 21791, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. New Midway/woodsboro Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 276 Students

2. Liberty Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 238 Students

3. 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

4. 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

Education & Community Snapshot in 21791, MD

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

Community Factors

21791, MD has a total population of 5,209 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21791, MD

7,477

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21791, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

22.42 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.46 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

18.96 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21791, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21791, MD.

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,226 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

48 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21791, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21791, MD

How many schools are in 21791, MD?

21791, MD has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 7,477 students in total.

How do schools in 21791 perform on state tests?

On average, 10 schools in 21791 score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 21791 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21791?

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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