Best High Schools in Emmitsburg, MD

High schools
1
Students
784
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
55%
Impact
underperform expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Catoctin High

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students

See all 199 high schools in Maryland ranked

Best Middle Schools in Emmitsburg, MD

Middle schools
1
Students
546
Avg actual
29%
Avg projected
27%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Thurmont Middle

C

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 546 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in Emmitsburg, MD

Elementary schools
4
Students
1,120
Avg actual
42%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Emmitsburg Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 216 Students

2. Thurmont Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 278 Students

3. Mother Seton School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Mother Seton School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 319 Students

4. Thurmont Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 307 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Emmitsburg, MD

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

Community Factors

Emmitsburg, MD has a total population of 6,548 with 47% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Emmitsburg, MD

2,450

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Emmitsburg, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

16.88 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.17 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.71 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Emmitsburg, MD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,101 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

57 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Emmitsburg, MD

How many schools are in Emmitsburg, MD?

Emmitsburg, MD has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,450 students in total.

How do schools in Emmitsburg perform on state tests?

On average, 6 schools in Emmitsburg score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Emmitsburg meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Emmitsburg?

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 Emmitsburg, MD

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Motters, MD

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Fairplay, PA

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 50%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Carroll Valley, PA

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Middleburg, MD

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Fairfield, PA

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Rocky Ridge, MD

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Greenmount, PA

  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Graceham, MD

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Harney, MD

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Sabillasville, MD

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Every school in Emmitsburg

Average SchoolGrade
B+
Meeting or exceeding expectations
100%
Exceeding
100%
Avg actual scores
47%
Avg projected
29%

1 of 1 schools in Emmitsburg carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

B: 1

All 1 public schools we grade in Emmitsburg. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

Elementary and primary schools (1)

Private schools (1)

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