Best Schools in Adelphi, MD
Adelphi, MD has 10 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 11,173 students. On average they score 20% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in Adelphi don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Adelphi, MD
The top high schools in Adelphi, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwestern High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2346 Students
2. High Point High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3003 Students
Best Middle Schools in Adelphi, MD
The top middle schools in Adelphi, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hyattsville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
2. Buck Lodge Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1242 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Adelphi, MD
The top elementary schools in Adelphi, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. University Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
2. Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 984 Students
3. Cherokee Lane Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 619 Students
4. Paint Branch Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 357 Students
5. Adelphi Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 683 Students
6. Cool Spring Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 797 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Adelphi, MD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Adelphi, MD has a total population of 16,100 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 69%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Adelphi, 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 Adelphi, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Adelphi, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Adelphi, 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 Adelphi, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Adelphi, MD
How many schools are in Adelphi, MD?
Adelphi, MD has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 11,173 students in total.
How do schools in Adelphi perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Adelphi score 20% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in Adelphi don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Adelphi?
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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- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Adelphi
5 of 5 schools in Adelphi carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 4F: 1
All 5 public schools we grade in Adelphi. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (4)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.