Best Schools in Ferndale, MD
Ferndale, MD has 12 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 10,351 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Ferndale don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ferndale, MD
The top high schools in Ferndale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Glen Burnie High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2324 Students
2. North County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2451 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ferndale, MD
The top middle schools in Ferndale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lindale Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1178 Students
2. Marley Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 924 Students
3. Corkran Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 644 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ferndale, MD
The top elementary schools in Ferndale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Linthicum Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students
2. George T. Cromwell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 360 Students
3. Hilltop Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 535 Students
4. Richard Henry Lee Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 510 Students
5. North Glen Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 298 Students
6. Monsignor Slade Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monsignor Slade Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 516 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ferndale, MD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ferndale, MD has a total population of 17,104 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ferndale, 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 Ferndale, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ferndale, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ferndale, 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 Ferndale, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ferndale, MD
How many schools are in Ferndale, MD?
Ferndale, MD has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 10,351 students in total.
How do schools in Ferndale perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Ferndale score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Ferndale don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ferndale?
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: 28%
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