Best Schools in Maryland
Maryland has a total of 1,950 schools including 447 high schools, 243 middle schools and 1,205 elementary schools. A total of 1,005,876 students attend Maryland schools. On average, schools in Maryland score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Maryland underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Maryland
Maryland has 447 high schools with 338,543 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 Maryland score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Maryland meet expectations.
1. Walt Whitman High
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2018 Students
2. River Hill High
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1424 Students
3. Centennial High
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1392 Students
4. Academy Of Health Sciences At Pgcc
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 467 Students
5. Thomas S. Wootton High
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1911 Students
6. Glenelg High
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1339 Students
7. Linganore High
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1572 Students
8. Severna Park High
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1873 Students
9. Harford Technical High
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Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 979 Students
10. Urbana High
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1940 Students
Best Middle Schools in Maryland
Maryland has 243 middle schools with 184,349 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 Maryland score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Maryland don't meet expectations.
1. Clarksville Middle
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 649 Students
2. Herbert Hoover Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 925 Students
3. Thomas W. Pyle Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1241 Students
4. Robert Frost Middle School
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 968 Students
5. North Bethesda Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1110 Students
6. Mount View Middle
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 894 Students
7. Cabin John Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 974 Students
8. Folly Quarter Middle
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 683 Students
9. Burleigh Manor Middle School
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Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 806 Students
10. Takoma Park Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1077 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Maryland
Maryland has 1,205 elementary schools with 476,903 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 Maryland score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Maryland don't meet expectations.
1. West Manheim El Sch
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South Western Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 625 Students
2. Cold Spring Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 351 Students
3. Westbrook Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 496 Students
4. Carroll Manor Elementary
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 358 Students
5. Travilah Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 377 Students
6. Seven Locks Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 386 Students
7. Wayside Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students
8. Chevy Chase Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 431 Students
9. Bannockburn Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 418 Students
10. Pinewood Elementary
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 555 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Maryland
State-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Maryland has a total population of 6,177,224 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Maryland
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 Maryland.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Maryland.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Maryland.
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 Maryland Internet Health Assessment.
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- Projected Test Scores: 29%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 33%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 56%
- Projected Test Scores: 46%
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- Projected Test Scores: 36%
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- Actual Test Scores: 32%
- Projected Test Scores: 33%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 62%
- Projected Test Scores: 55%
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- Projected Test Scores: 44%
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- Projected Test Scores: 39%
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- Projected Test Scores: 36%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations