Best High Schools in Dunkirk, MD

High schools
4
Students
4,858
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
50%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in Dunkirk, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Northern High

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1493 Students

2. Southern High

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1066 Students

3. Frederick Douglass High

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1159 Students

4. Gwynn Park High

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1140 Students

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Best Middle Schools in Dunkirk, MD

Middle schools
3
Students
2,102
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
32%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Dunkirk, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Northern Middle

A

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 636 Students

2. Southern Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students

3. Gwynn Park Middle

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 711 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in Dunkirk, MD

Elementary schools
6
Students
2,772
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Dunkirk, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mount Harmony Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students

2. Windy Hill Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 628 Students

3. Sunderland Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 700 Students

4. Traceys Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students

5. Baden Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 226 Students

6. Cardinal Hickey Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Cardinal Hickey Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 172 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Dunkirk, MD

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Dunkirk, MD has a total population of 7,115 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Dunkirk, MD

9,732

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

48%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dunkirk, MD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

12.01 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.58 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

9.43 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dunkirk, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dunkirk, MD.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,752 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

89 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Dunkirk, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Dunkirk, MD

How many schools are in Dunkirk, MD?

Dunkirk, MD has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 9,732 students in total.

How do schools in Dunkirk perform on state tests?

On average, 13 schools in Dunkirk score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Dunkirk meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dunkirk?

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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  • Projected: 23%
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