Best High Schools in North Laurel, Scaggsville, MD

High schools
3
Students
4,591
Avg actual
51%
Avg projected
55%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Atholton High

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1467 Students

2. Hammond High

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1287 Students

3. Reservoir High

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1837 Students

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Best Middle Schools in North Laurel, Scaggsville, MD

Middle schools
5
Students
3,220
Avg actual
55%
Avg projected
41%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in North Laurel, 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. 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

3. Hammond Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 570 Students

4. Murray Hill Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 591 Students

5. Patuxent Valley Middle

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 767 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in North Laurel, Scaggsville, MD

Elementary schools
8
Students
5,224
Avg actual
46%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Pointers Run Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 812 Students

2. Fulton Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 879 Students

3. Hammond Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 651 Students

4. Gorman Crossing Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 743 Students

5. Forest Ridge Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 648 Students

6. Bollman Bridge Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 742 Students

7. Laurel Woods Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 662 Students

8. The Julia Brown School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

The Julia Brown School • Private • Grades Pre K - 3 • 87 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in North Laurel, Scaggsville, MD

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

Community Factors

North Laurel, Scaggsville, MD has a total population of 28,703 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 60% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in North Laurel, Scaggsville, MD

13,109

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

60%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood North Laurel, Scaggsville, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

17.98 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.35 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

15.64 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Laurel, Scaggsville, MD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,654 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

94 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit North Laurel, Scaggsville, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in North Laurel, Scaggsville, MD

How many schools are in North Laurel, Scaggsville, MD?

North Laurel, Scaggsville, MD has 17 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 13,109 students in total.

How do schools in North Laurel perform on state tests?

On average, 17 schools in North Laurel score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in North Laurel exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in North Laurel?

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 North Laurel, Scaggsville, MD

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Savage-Guilford, Laurel, MD

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
West Laurel, Laurel, MD

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Hillandale, Silver Spring, MD

  • Actual: 21%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
St Denis, Catonsville, MD

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Goddard, Seabrook, MD

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Lanham-Seabrook, Lanham, MD

  • Actual: 22%
  • Projected: 20%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Westchester, Catonsville, MD

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Wheaton-Glenmont, Wheaton, MD

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Langley Park, Hyattsville, MD

  • Actual: 15%
  • Projected: 17%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Catonsville Heights, Catonsville, MD

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations