Best Schools in Baltimore County, MD
Baltimore County, MD has a total of 257 schools including 64 high schools, 30 middle schools and 157 elementary schools. A total of 135,562 students attend Baltimore County, MD schools. On average, schools in Baltimore County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Baltimore County don't meet expectations.
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
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 942 Students
2. Mount Hebron High
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1621 Students
3. Eastern Technical High School
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1262 Students
4. George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 984 Students
5. Towson High
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1676 Students
6. Hereford High
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1225 Students
7. Dulaney High
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1821 Students
8. Catonsville High
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1729 Students
9. Pikesville High
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 895 Students
10. Franklin High
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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
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 903 Students
2. Ridgely Middle
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1061 Students
3. Dumbarton Middle
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1073 Students
4. Patapsco Middle
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 661 Students
5. Perry Hall Middle
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1754 Students
6. Catonsville Middle
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 805 Students
7. Cockeysville Middle
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 840 Students
8. Arbutus Middle
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 970 Students
9. Parkville Middle
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 999 Students
10. Pine Grove Middle
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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
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 358 Students
2. Pinewood Elementary
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 555 Students
3. Riderwood Elementary
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 395 Students
4. Rodgers Forge Elementary
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 396 Students
5. Timonium Elementary
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 452 Students
6. Stoneleigh Elementary
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 664 Students
7. Jacksonville Elementary
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 502 Students
8. Sparks Elementary
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 472 Students
9. Seventh District Elementary
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students
10. Chapel Hill Elementary
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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
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 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
30.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Baltimore County, MD Internet Health Assessment.
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