Best High Schools in Potomac Shores, MD

High schools
2
Students
3,126
Avg actual
50%
Avg projected
49%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Leonardtown High

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

2. Maurice J. Mcdonough High School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

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Best Middle Schools in Potomac Shores, MD

Middle schools
3
Students
2,251
Avg actual
42%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Leonardtown Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Piccowaxen Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

3. Milton M. Somers Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

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Best Elementary Schools in Potomac Shores, MD

Elementary schools
2
Students
1,090
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Piney Point Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

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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

6,467

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.

Questions About Schools in Potomac Shores, MD

How many schools are in Potomac Shores, MD?

Potomac Shores, MD has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 6,467 students in total.

How do schools in Potomac Shores perform on state tests?

On average, 7 schools in Potomac Shores score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Potomac Shores exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Potomac Shores?

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.

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