Best High Schools in Jefferson, MD

High schools
3
Students
3,676
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
57%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in Jefferson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Middletown High

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1097 Students

2. Brunswick High

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 862 Students

3. Tuscarora High

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1717 Students

See all 199 high schools in Maryland ranked

Best Middle Schools in Jefferson, MD

Middle schools
3
Students
2,260
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Jefferson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Middletown Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 799 Students

2. Brunswick Middle

B

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 656 Students

3. Ballenger Creek Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 805 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson, MD

Elementary schools
4
Students
1,963
Avg actual
49%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Jefferson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Middletown Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 441 Students

2. Valley Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 491 Students

3. Carroll Manor Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 545 Students

4. Middletown Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 486 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson, MD

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Jefferson, MD has a total population of 5,506 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Jefferson, MD

7,899

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

41%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Jefferson, MD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

10.83 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.10 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.73 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson, MD.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,971 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

88 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Jefferson, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Jefferson, MD

How many schools are in Jefferson, MD?

Jefferson, MD has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 7,899 students in total.

How do schools in Jefferson perform on state tests?

On average, 10 schools in Jefferson score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Jefferson exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson?

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 Jefferson, MD

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Braddock Heights, MD

  • Actual: 58%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Olive, MD

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Burkittsville, MD

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Rosemont, MD

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Middletown, MD

  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Brunswick, MD

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Point Of Rocks, MD

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Doubs, MD

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Buckeystown, MD

  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Brownsville, MD

  • Actual: 55%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Every school in Jefferson

Average SchoolGrade
B+
Meeting or exceeding expectations
100%
Exceeding
100%
Avg actual scores
48%
Avg projected
35%

1 of 1 schools in Jefferson carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

B: 1

All 1 public schools we grade in Jefferson. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

Elementary and primary schools (1)