Best Schools in Caroline County, MD
Caroline County, MD has 11 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,735 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Caroline County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Caroline County, MD
The top high schools in Caroline County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Caroline High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1226 Students
2. Colonel Richardson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 549 Students
Best Middle Schools in Caroline County, MD
The top middle schools in Caroline County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Colonel Richardson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 374 Students
2. Lockerman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 866 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Caroline County, MD
The top elementary schools in Caroline County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Preston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 406 Students
2. Denton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 627 Students
3. Greensboro Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 785 Students
4. Ridgely Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 444 Students
5. Federalsburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 390 Students
6. Smithson's Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smithson's Christian School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 17 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Caroline County, MD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Caroline County, MD has a total population of 33,293 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Caroline 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 Caroline County, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Caroline County, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Caroline 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 Caroline County, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Caroline County, MD
How many schools are in Caroline County, MD?
Caroline County, MD has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,735 students in total.
How do schools in Caroline County perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Caroline County score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Caroline County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Caroline 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: 36%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Caroline County
5 places in Caroline County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Federalsburg (3)
- Denton (2)
- Ridgely (2)
- Greensboro (1)
- Preston (1)
School districts (1)
- Caroline County Public Schools (9 schools)