Best High Schools in Baltimore County, MD

Baltimore County, MD has 64 high schools with 49,049 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Baltimore County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Baltimore County don't meet expectations.

1. Western School Of Technology

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 942 Students

2. Mount Hebron High

A

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1621 Students

3. Eastern Technical High School

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1262 Students

4. George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 984 Students

5. Towson High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1676 Students

6. Hereford High

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1225 Students

7. Dulaney High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1821 Students

8. Catonsville High

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1729 Students

9. Pikesville High

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 895 Students

10. Franklin High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1504 Students

Best Middle Schools in Baltimore County, MD

Baltimore County, MD has 30 middle schools with 25,358 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Baltimore County score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Baltimore County don't meet expectations.

1. Hereford Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 903 Students

2. Ridgely Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1061 Students

3. Dumbarton Middle

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1073 Students

4. Patapsco Middle

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 661 Students

5. Perry Hall Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1754 Students

6. Catonsville Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 805 Students

7. Cockeysville Middle

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 840 Students

8. Arbutus Middle

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 970 Students

9. Parkville Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 999 Students

10. Pine Grove Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 916 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Baltimore County, MD

Baltimore County, MD has 157 elementary schools with 60,871 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Baltimore County score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Baltimore County don't meet expectations.

1. Carroll Manor Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 358 Students

2. Pinewood Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 555 Students

3. Riderwood Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 395 Students

4. Rodgers Forge Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 396 Students

5. Timonium Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 452 Students

6. Stoneleigh Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 664 Students

7. Jacksonville Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 502 Students

8. Sparks Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 472 Students

9. Seventh District Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students

10. Chapel Hill Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 565 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Baltimore County, MD

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

Community Factors

Baltimore County, MD has a total population of 854,535 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Baltimore County, MD

135,562

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

41%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Baltimore County, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

30.76 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.98 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

26.78 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Baltimore County, MD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,823 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

72 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Baltimore County, MD

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Baltimore City, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 12%
  • Projected Test Scores: 19%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Howard County, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Harford County, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Anne Arundel County, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Carroll County, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Kent County, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Montgomery County, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Queen Anne's County, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Prince George's County, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 18%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
District of Columbia, DC

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations