Best High Schools in Edgewater, MD

High schools
2
Students
3,776
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
49%
Impact
underperform expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. South River High

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1649 Students

2. Annapolis High

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2127 Students

Best Middle Schools in Edgewater, MD

Middle schools
3
Students
2,860
Avg actual
28%
Avg projected
30%
Impact
don't meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Central Middle

A

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1299 Students

2. Wiley H. Bates Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 682 Students

3. Annapolis Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 879 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Edgewater, MD

Elementary schools
6
Students
2,849
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
don't meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Central Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 570 Students

2. Mayo Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 345 Students

3. Rolling Knolls Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 377 Students

4. Edgewater Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 578 Students

5. Shady Side Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 401 Students

6. Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 578 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Edgewater, MD

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

Community Factors

Edgewater, MD has a total population of 12,693 with 22% 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 Edgewater, MD

9,627

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 Edgewater, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

18.81 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.93 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

15.88 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Edgewater, MD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,732 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

86 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Edgewater, MD

How many schools are in Edgewater, MD?

Edgewater, MD has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 9,627 students in total.

How do schools in Edgewater perform on state tests?

On average, 12 schools in Edgewater score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Edgewater don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Edgewater?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Edgewater, MD

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Riva, MD

  • Actual: 57%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Mayo, MD

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Parole, MD

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Annapolis Neck, MD

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Davidsonville, MD

  • Actual: 58%
  • Projected: 54%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Annapolis, MD

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Highland Beach, MD

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Harwood, MD

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Galesville, MD

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
West River, MD

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

Every school in Edgewater

Average SchoolGrade
B
Meeting or exceeding expectations
50%
Exceeding
17%
Avg actual scores
46%
Avg projected
48.2%

6 of 6 schools in Edgewater carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

A: 3B: 2F: 1

All 6 public schools we grade in Edgewater. 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)

Other schools and academies (1)

Private schools (1)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.

Neighborhoods and places within Edgewater (1)