Best Schools in Harford County, MD
Harford County, MD has 73 public schools (12 high, 10 middle, 42 elementary) serving 43,134 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Harford County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Harford County, MD
The top high schools in Harford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harford Technical High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 979 Students
2. Bel Air High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1489 Students
3. Fallston High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1044 Students
4. Patterson Mill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 819 Students
5. C. Milton Wright High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1266 Students
6. North Harford High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1221 Students
7. Havre De Grace High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 818 Students
8. Aberdeen High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1495 Students
9. Edgewood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1415 Students
10. Chesapeake High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1047 Students
Best Middle Schools in Harford County, MD
The top middle schools in Harford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fallston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1007 Students
2. Bel Air Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1138 Students
3. Southampton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1175 Students
4. Patterson Mill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 760 Students
5. North Harford Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 848 Students
6. Havre De Grace Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 626 Students
7. Sparrows Point Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 561 Students
8. Aberdeen Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1082 Students
9. Edgewood Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 999 Students
10. Magnolia Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 730 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Harford County, MD
The top elementary schools in Harford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Darlington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 101 Students
2. Bel Air Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students
3. Jarrettsville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 488 Students
4. Fountain Green Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 477 Students
5. Churchville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students
6. Red Pump Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 753 Students
7. Homestead/wakefield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1057 Students
8. Youths Benefit Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1123 Students
9. Norrisville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 212 Students
10. Ring Factory Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 534 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Harford County, MD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Harford County, MD has a total population of 260,924 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Harford County, 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 Harford County, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Harford County, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Harford County, 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 Harford County, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Harford County, MD
How many schools are in Harford County, MD?
Harford County, MD has 73 public schools: 12 high schools, 10 middle schools and 42 elementary schools, serving 43,134 students in total.
How do schools in Harford County perform on state tests?
On average, 73 schools in Harford County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Harford County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Harford County?
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 Harford County, MD
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Harford County
15 places in Harford County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (15)
- Bel Air (15)
- Aberdeen (5)
- Havre De Grace (5)
- Joppa (5)
- Edgewood (4)
- Abingdon (3)
- Fallston (3)
- Pylesville (3)
- Forest Hill (2)
- Jarrettsville (2)
- Belcamp (1)
- Churchville (1)
- Darlington (1)
- Street (1)
- White Hall (1)
School districts (1)
- Harford County Public Schools (55 schools)