Best Schools in Cecil County, MD
Cecil County, MD has 44 public schools (7 high, 9 middle, 23 elementary) serving 21,334 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Cecil County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cecil County, MD
The top high schools in Cecil County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Perryville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cecil County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 858 Students
2. Bohemia Manor High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cecil County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 626 Students
3. North East High
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Projected Test Scores
Cecil County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1069 Students
4. Rising Sun High
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Projected Test Scores
Cecil County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1106 Students
5. Havre De Grace High
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Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 818 Students
6. Elkton High
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Projected Test Scores
Cecil County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1106 Students
7. Kent County High
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Projected Test Scores
Kent County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 531 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cecil County, MD
The top middle schools in Cecil County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rising Sun Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cecil County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
2. Bohemia Manor Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cecil County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 436 Students
3. Perryville Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Cecil County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 557 Students
4. Havre De Grace Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 626 Students
5. North East Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Cecil County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 791 Students
6. Cherry Hill Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Cecil County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 401 Students
7. Aberdeen Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1082 Students
8. Kent County Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Kent County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 399 Students
9. Elkton Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Cecil County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 523 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cecil County, MD
The top elementary schools in Cecil County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Darlington Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 101 Students
2. Calvert Elementary
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Cecil County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students
3. Kenmore Elementary
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Cecil County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 286 Students
4. Bainbridge Elementary
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Cecil County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students
5. Chesapeake City Elementary
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Cecil County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
6. Leeds Elementary
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Cecil County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 334 Students
7. Havre De Grace Elementary
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Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 566 Students
8. Conowingo Elementary
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Cecil County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
9. Charlestown Elementary
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Cecil County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 272 Students
10. Meadowvale Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 540 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cecil County, MD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cecil County, MD has a total population of 103,725 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cecil 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 Cecil County, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cecil County, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cecil 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 Cecil County, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cecil County, MD
How many schools are in Cecil County, MD?
Cecil County, MD has 44 public schools: 7 high schools, 9 middle schools and 23 elementary schools, serving 21,334 students in total.
How do schools in Cecil County perform on state tests?
On average, 44 schools in Cecil County score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Cecil County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cecil 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: 32%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Cecil County
9 places in Cecil County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (9)
- Elkton (10)
- North East (5)
- Chesapeake City (3)
- Perryville (3)
- Rising Sun (3)
- Cecilton (1)
- Charlestown (1)
- Conowingo (1)
- Port Deposit (1)
School districts (1)
- Cecil County Public Schools (28 schools)