Best Schools in Gunpowder, MD
Gunpowder, MD has 15 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 12,963 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Gunpowder meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gunpowder, MD
The top high schools in Gunpowder, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edgewood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1415 Students
2. Perry Hall High
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2029 Students
3. Chesapeake High
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1047 Students
4. Joppatowne High
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Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 833 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gunpowder, MD
The top middle schools in Gunpowder, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Perry Hall Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1754 Students
2. Edgewood Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 999 Students
3. Middle River Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 978 Students
4. Magnolia Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 730 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gunpowder, MD
The top elementary schools in Gunpowder, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oliver Beach Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 148 Students
2. Vincent Farm Elementary
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 735 Students
3. Chase Elementary
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 358 Students
4. Riverside Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 440 Students
5. Edgewood Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 401 Students
6. Deerfield Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 728 Students
7. Seneca Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gunpowder, MD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gunpowder, MD has a total population of 166 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 100%, and 64% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gunpowder, 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 Gunpowder, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
46.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
15.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
31.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gunpowder, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gunpowder, 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 Gunpowder, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gunpowder, MD
How many schools are in Gunpowder, MD?
Gunpowder, MD has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 12,963 students in total.
How do schools in Gunpowder perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Gunpowder score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Gunpowder meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gunpowder?
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: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 28%
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- Projected: 25%
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- Projected: 32%
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