Best Schools in Calvert County, MD
Calvert County, MD has 35 public schools (5 high, 8 middle, 19 elementary) serving 20,678 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Calvert County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Calvert County, MD
The top high schools in Calvert County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northern High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1493 Students
2. Huntingtown High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1360 Students
3. Chopticon High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1682 Students
4. Calvert High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1141 Students
5. Patuxent High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1029 Students
Best Middle Schools in Calvert County, MD
The top middle schools in Calvert County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northern Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 636 Students
2. Windy Hill Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 737 Students
3. Plum Point Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 617 Students
4. Calvert Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 652 Students
5. Esperanza Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 875 Students
6. Margaret Brent Middle
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Projected Test Scores
St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 935 Students
7. Mill Creek Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 446 Students
8. Southern Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Calvert County, MD
The top elementary schools in Calvert County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Harmony Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students
2. Oakville Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students
3. Huntingtown Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 543 Students
4. Windy Hill Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 628 Students
5. Sunderland Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 700 Students
6. Beach Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 490 Students
7. Hollywood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 474 Students
8. Plum Point Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 581 Students
9. Mutual Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 367 Students
10. Barstow Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 687 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Calvert County, MD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Calvert County, MD has a total population of 92,783 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Calvert 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 Calvert County, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Calvert County, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Calvert 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 Calvert County, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Calvert County, MD
How many schools are in Calvert County, MD?
Calvert County, MD has 35 public schools: 5 high schools, 8 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 20,678 students in total.
How do schools in Calvert County perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in Calvert County score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Calvert County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Calvert 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 Calvert County
8 places in Calvert County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Prince Frederick (6)
- Lusby (5)
- Owings (5)
- Huntingtown (4)
- Chesapeake Beach (1)
- Port Republic (1)
- St Leonard (1)
- Sunderland (1)
School districts (1)
- Calvert County Public Schools (24 schools)