Best Schools in Highland, MD
Highland, MD has 15 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 13,551 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Highland exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Highland, MD
The top high schools in Highland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. River Hill High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1424 Students
2. Atholton High
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Projected Test Scores
Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1467 Students
3. Middletown High
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1097 Students
4. Sherwood High
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1721 Students
5. Reservoir High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1837 Students
Best Middle Schools in Highland, MD
The top middle schools in Highland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clarksville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 649 Students
2. Lime Kiln Middle
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students
3. Middletown Middle
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 799 Students
4. William H. Farquhar Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 674 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Highland, MD
The top elementary schools in Highland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wolfsville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 157 Students
2. Pointers Run Elementary
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 812 Students
3. Dayton Oaks
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 783 Students
4. Fulton Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 879 Students
5. Sherwood Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students
6. Mater Amoris Montessori School
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Mater Amoris Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 88 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Highland, MD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Highland, MD has a total population of 4,912 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 78% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Highland, 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 Highland, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Highland, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Highland, 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 Highland, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Highland, MD
How many schools are in Highland, MD?
Highland, MD has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 13,551 students in total.
How do schools in Highland perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Highland score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Highland exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Highland?
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: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 48%
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