Best High Schools in Maryland

High schools
233
Students
277,341
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
41%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Barbara Ingram School For The Arts

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 342 Students

2. Urbana High

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1940 Students

3. Academy Of Health Sciences At Pgcc

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 467 Students

4. River Hill High

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1424 Students

5. Marriotts Ridge High

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1716 Students

6. Eastern Technical High School

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1262 Students

7. Glenelg High

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1339 Students

8. Liberty High

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 991 Students

9. Severna Park High

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1873 Students

10. Poolesville High

A+

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

87%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1309 Students

See all 199 high schools here ranked

Best Middle Schools in Maryland

Middle schools
228
Students
175,726
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
30%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Clarksville Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 649 Students

2. Thomas W. Pyle Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1241 Students

3. Severna Park Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1399 Students

4. Mount View Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 894 Students

5. Herbert Hoover Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 925 Students

6. Folly Quarter Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 683 Students

7. Burleigh Manor Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 806 Students

8. Lime Kiln Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students

9. Urbana Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1128 Students

10. Robert Frost Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 968 Students

See all 213 middle schools here ranked

Best Elementary Schools in Maryland

Elementary schools
1,200
Students
478,497
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
32%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Glenarden Woods Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 448 Students

2. Bannockburn Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 418 Students

3. Cold Spring Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 351 Students

4. Riderwood Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 395 Students

5. Pinewood Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 555 Students

6. Rodgers Forge Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 396 Students

7. Ocean City Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Worcester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 521 Students

8. Bradley Hills Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 464 Students

9. Wayside Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students

10. Carderock Springs Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 337 Students

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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

998,928

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

43%

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

C

21.66 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

4.27 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

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

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,956 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

78 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Maryland

How many schools are in Maryland?

Maryland has 1,901 public schools: 233 high schools, 228 middle schools and 1,200 elementary schools, serving 998,928 students in total.

How do schools in Maryland perform on state tests?

On average, 1,901 schools in Maryland score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Maryland meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Maryland?

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 Maryland

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District of Columbia

  • Actual: 23%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Delaware

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Pennsylvania

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Virginia

  • Actual: 72%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
New Jersey

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
West Virginia

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
New York

  • Actual: 56%
  • Projected: 54%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Connecticut

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
North Carolina

  • Actual: 55%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Rhode Island

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Every city and county in Maryland

School rankings for each place: 827 cities, towns and neighborhoods, and 23 counties.

Counties

Cities and towns

School district map of Maryland

Every public school district in Maryland with graded schools. Hover for the district and its school count; click to open its page.

shaded by the district's average SchoolGrade, F to A; grey = not yet graded. Boundaries from the NCES EDGE composite school district file. Districts without a page (fewer than three graded schools) are not linked.

Largest school districts in Maryland

The 24 districts with the most graded schools in Maryland. Each district page lists every one of its schools.