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Best Schools in Cambridge, MD
Cambridge, MD has 13 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 4,454 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Cambridge meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cambridge, MD
The top high schools in Cambridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St. Michaels Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Talbot County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 443 Students
2. North Dorchester High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 572 Students
3. Cambridge-south Dorchester High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cambridge, MD
The top middle schools in Cambridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Dorchester Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 415 Students
2. Mace's Lane Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 481 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cambridge, MD
The top elementary schools in Cambridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Dorchester School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 225 Students
2. Vienna Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 174 Students
3. Tilghman Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Talbot County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 94 Students
4. Maple Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 392 Students
5. Sandy Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students
6. Choptank Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students
7. Countryside Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Countryside Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 80 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cambridge, MD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cambridge, MD has a total population of 16,271 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cambridge, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cambridge, MD
How many schools are in Cambridge, MD?
Cambridge, MD has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,454 students in total.
How do schools in Cambridge perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Cambridge score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Cambridge meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cambridge?
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: 18%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Cambridge
5 of 5 schools in Cambridge carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 5
All 5 public schools we grade in Cambridge. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.