Best Schools in Howard County, MD
Howard County, MD has a total of 114 schools including 26 high schools, 21 middle schools and 64 elementary schools. A total of 66,886 students attend Howard County, MD schools. On average, schools in Howard County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Howard County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Howard County, MD
Howard County, MD has 26 high schools with 22,715 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Howard County score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Howard County exceed expectations.
1. River Hill High
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1424 Students
2. Centennial High
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1392 Students
3. Glenelg High
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1339 Students
4. Marriotts Ridge High
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1716 Students
5. Atholton High
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1467 Students
6. Mount Hebron High
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1621 Students
7. Reservoir High
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1837 Students
8. Howard High
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1741 Students
9. Oakland Mills High
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1401 Students
10. Long Reach High
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1714 Students
Best Middle Schools in Howard County, MD
Howard County, MD has 21 middle schools with 14,503 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Howard County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Howard County underperform expectations.
1. Clarksville Middle
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 649 Students
2. Mount View Middle
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 894 Students
3. Folly Quarter Middle
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 683 Students
4. Burleigh Manor Middle School
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 806 Students
5. Lime Kiln Middle
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students
6. Ellicott Mills Middle
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students
7. Glenwood Middle
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 493 Students
8. Patapsco Middle
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 661 Students
9. Dunloggin Middle
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 617 Students
10. Hammond Middle School
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 570 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Howard County, MD
Howard County, MD has 64 elementary schools with 29,544 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Howard County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Howard County don't meet expectations.
1. Waverly Elementary
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 867 Students
2. Pointers Run Elementary
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 812 Students
3. Centennial Lane Elementary
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 698 Students
4. Clarksville Elementary
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 581 Students
5. West Friendship Elementary
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 366 Students
6. Worthington Elementary
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 436 Students
7. Triadelphia Ridge Elementary
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 605 Students
8. Dayton Oaks
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 783 Students
9. Ilchester Elementary
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 537 Students
10. Northfield Elementary
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 747 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Howard County, MD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Howard County, MD has a total population of 332,317 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 65% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Howard 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 Howard County, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Howard County, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Howard County, MD.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Howard County, MD Internet Health Assessment.
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