Best Schools in Anne Arundel County, MD
Anne Arundel County, MD has 178 public schools (20 high, 24 middle, 112 elementary) serving 108,377 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Anne Arundel County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Anne Arundel County, MD
The top high schools in Anne Arundel County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Severna Park High
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1873 Students
2. Crofton High School
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1805 Students
3. Chesapeake Science Point
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Charter • Grades Pre K - 12 • 502 Students
4. Broadneck High
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2174 Students
5. South River High
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1649 Students
6. Northern High
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Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1493 Students
7. Northeast High
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1390 Students
8. Annapolis High
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2127 Students
9. Arundel High
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1617 Students
10. Glen Burnie High
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2324 Students
Best Middle Schools in Anne Arundel County, MD
The top middle schools in Anne Arundel County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Severna Park Middle
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1399 Students
2. Severn River Middle
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 734 Students
3. Magothy River Middle
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 683 Students
4. Crofton Middle
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1374 Students
5. Central Middle
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1299 Students
6. Matapeake Middle School
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Queen Anne's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 393 Students
7. Windy Hill Middle
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Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 737 Students
8. Arundel Middle
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1286 Students
9. Chesapeake Bay Middle
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1067 Students
10. Southern Middle
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Anne Arundel County, MD
The top elementary schools in Anne Arundel County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benfield Elementary
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 455 Students
2. Severna Park Elementary
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
3. Folger Mckinsey Elementary
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 636 Students
4. Shipley's Choice Elementary
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
5. Arnold Elementary
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 503 Students
6. Davidsonville Elementary
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 659 Students
7. Jones Elementary
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 312 Students
8. West Annapolis Elementary
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 233 Students
9. Oak Hill Elementary
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 614 Students
10. Crofton Woods Elementary
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 734 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Anne Arundel County, MD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Anne Arundel County, MD has a total population of 588,261 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Anne Arundel County, 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 Anne Arundel County, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Anne Arundel County, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Anne Arundel County, MD.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Anne Arundel County, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Anne Arundel County, MD
How many schools are in Anne Arundel County, MD?
Anne Arundel County, MD has 178 public schools: 20 high schools, 24 middle schools and 112 elementary schools, serving 108,377 students in total.
How do schools in Anne Arundel County perform on state tests?
On average, 178 schools in Anne Arundel County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Anne Arundel County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Anne Arundel County?
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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Cities, towns and school districts in Anne Arundel County
21 places in Anne Arundel County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (21)
- Glen Burnie (21)
- Annapolis (18)
- Pasadena (12)
- Severna Park (8)
- Arnold (6)
- Edgewater (6)
- Odenton (5)
- Crofton (4)
- Gambrills (4)
- Millersville (4)
- Severn (4)
- Linthicum (3)
- Fort Meade (2)
- Hanover (2)
- Lothian (2)
- Crownsville (1)
- Davidsonville (1)
- Deale (1)
- Galesville (1)
- Harwood (1)
- Shady Side (1)
School districts (1)
- Anne Arundel County Public Schools (123 schools)