Best Schools in Baltimore County, MD
Baltimore County, MD has 251 public schools (31 high, 30 middle, 156 elementary) serving 133,233 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Baltimore County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Baltimore County, MD
The top high schools in Baltimore County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eastern Technical High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1262 Students
2. George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 984 Students
3. Hereford High
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1225 Students
4. Western School Of Technology
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 942 Students
5. Towson High
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1676 Students
6. Sparrows Point High
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1146 Students
7. Dulaney High
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Projected Test Scores
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. Franklin High
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1504 Students
10. Patapsco High And Center For Arts
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1312 Students
Best Middle Schools in Baltimore County, MD
The top middle schools in Baltimore County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ridgely Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1061 Students
2. Hereford Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 903 Students
3. Dumbarton Middle
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1073 Students
4. Perry Hall Middle
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1754 Students
5. Catonsville Middle
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 805 Students
6. Cockeysville Middle
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 840 Students
7. Arbutus Middle
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 970 Students
8. Parkville Middle
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 999 Students
9. Sudbrook Magnet Middle
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 929 Students
10. Sparrows Point Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 561 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Baltimore County, MD
The top elementary schools in Baltimore County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riderwood Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 395 Students
2. Pinewood Elementary
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 555 Students
3. Rodgers Forge Elementary
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 396 Students
4. Timonium Elementary
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 452 Students
5. West Towson Elementary
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 382 Students
6. Carroll Manor Elementary
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 358 Students
7. Fifth District Elementary
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 280 Students
8. Sparks Elementary
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 472 Students
9. Jacksonville Elementary
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
10. Fort Garrison Elementary
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 272 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.
Questions About Schools in Baltimore County, MD
How many schools are in Baltimore County, MD?
Baltimore County, MD has 251 public schools: 31 high schools, 30 middle schools and 156 elementary schools, serving 133,233 students in total.
How do schools in Baltimore County perform on state tests?
On average, 251 schools in Baltimore County score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Baltimore County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Baltimore 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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- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Baltimore County
22 places in Baltimore County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (22)
- Towson (8)
- Owings Mills (7)
- Reisterstown (7)
- Randallstown (5)
- Timonium (5)
- Catonsville (3)
- Cockeysville (3)
- Lutherville (3)
- Parkton (2)
- Perry Hall (2)
- Baldwin (1)
- Freeland (1)
- Halethorpe (1)
- Kingsville (1)
- Monkton (1)
- Parkville (1)
- Phoenix (1)
- Pikesville (1)
- Rosedale (1)
- Upperco (1)
- White Marsh (1)
- Woodlawn (1)
School districts (1)
- Baltimore County Public Schools (173 schools)