Best High Schools in Potomac Shores, MD

Potomac Shores, MD has 3 high schools with 4,168 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 Potomac Shores score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Potomac Shores exceed expectations.

1. Leonardtown High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2039 Students

2. Maurice J. Mcdonough High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1087 Students

3. Henry E. Lackey High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1042 Students

Best Middle Schools in Potomac Shores, MD

Potomac Shores, MD has 3 middle schools with 2,251 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 Potomac Shores score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Potomac Shores don't meet expectations.

1. Leonardtown Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 969 Students

2. Piccowaxen Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students

3. Milton M. Somers Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 666 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Potomac Shores, MD

Potomac Shores, MD has 3 elementary schools with 1,377 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 Potomac Shores score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Potomac Shores underperform expectations.

1. Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 637 Students

2. Piney Point Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 453 Students

3. Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 287 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Potomac Shores, MD

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

Community Factors

Potomac Shores, MD has a total population of 519 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Potomac Shores, MD

7,796

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

37%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Potomac Shores, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

9.56 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.63 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

6.93 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Potomac Shores, MD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,192 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

83 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Potomac Shores, MD

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Leonardtown, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
White Point Beach, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Compton, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Helen, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Callaway, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Abell, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
California, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Loveville, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Avenue, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Hollywood, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations