Best High Schools in Newark, MD

High schools
2
Students
1,779
Avg actual
51%
Avg projected
55%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Stephen Decatur High

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Worcester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1431 Students

2. Snow Hill High

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Worcester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 348 Students

See all 199 high schools in Maryland ranked

Best Middle Schools in Newark, MD

Middle schools
3
Students
1,740
Avg actual
54%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Stephen Decatur Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Worcester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 697 Students

2. Berlin Intermediate

A-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Worcester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 640 Students

3. Snow Hill Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Worcester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 403 Students

See all 213 middle schools in Maryland ranked

Best Elementary Schools in Newark, MD

Elementary schools
2
Students
894
Avg actual
70%
Avg projected
31%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Snow Hill Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Worcester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 379 Students

2. Buckingham Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Worcester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 515 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Newark, MD

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

Community Factors

Newark, MD has a total population of 816 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Newark, MD

4,413

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Newark, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

16.45 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.25 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

13.20 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newark, MD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,268 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

18 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Newark, MD

How many schools are in Newark, MD?

Newark, MD has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,413 students in total.

How do schools in Newark perform on state tests?

On average, 7 schools in Newark score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Newark greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Newark?

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 Newark, MD

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Ironshire, MD

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  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Libertytown, MD

  • Actual: 59%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Golf Club Shores, MD

  • Actual: 58%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Mount Wesley, MD

  • Actual: 56%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Public Landing, MD

  • Actual: 58%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Whiteburg, MD

  • Actual: 56%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Snow Hill, MD

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Berlin, MD

  • Actual: 56%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Grays Corner, MD

  • Actual: 63%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Indiantown, MD

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations