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Best Schools in 21797, MD
21797, MD has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,747 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in 21797 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 21797, MD
The top high schools in 21797, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Glenelg High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1339 Students
2. Century High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1120 Students
3. South Carroll High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 921 Students
Best Middle Schools in 21797, MD
The top middle schools in 21797, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Glenwood Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 493 Students
2. Sykesville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 748 Students
3. Mount Airy Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 721 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 21797, MD
The top elementary schools in 21797, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bushy Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 621 Students
2. Linton Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 748 Students
3. Lisbon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 453 Students
4. Winfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 678 Students
5. Mount Airy Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 479 Students
6. Parr's Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 426 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 21797, MD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
21797, MD has a total population of 9,087 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 21797, 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 21797, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21797, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21797, 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 21797, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 21797, MD
How many schools are in 21797, MD?
21797, MD has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,747 students in total.
How do schools in 21797 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 21797 score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in 21797 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21797?
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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