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Best Schools in Manchester, MD
Manchester, MD has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,109 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Manchester exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Manchester, MD
The top high schools in Manchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hereford High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1225 Students
2. Manchester Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1359 Students
Best Middle Schools in Manchester, MD
The top middle schools in Manchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hereford Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 903 Students
2. North Carroll Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 622 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Manchester, MD
The top elementary schools in Manchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fifth District Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 280 Students
2. Prettyboy Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 400 Students
3. Manchester Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 673 Students
4. Ebb Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 544 Students
5. Grace Bible Christian Preschool & Kindergarten
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grace Bible Christian Preschool & Kindergarten • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 103 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Manchester, MD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Manchester, MD has a total population of 12,245 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Manchester, 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 Manchester, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Manchester, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Manchester, 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 Manchester, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Manchester, MD
How many schools are in Manchester, MD?
Manchester, MD has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,109 students in total.
How do schools in Manchester perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Manchester score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Manchester exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Manchester?
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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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Manchester
3 of 3 schools in Manchester carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in Manchester. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.