Best High Schools in Preston, MD

Preston, MD has 3 high schools with 2,347 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 Preston score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Preston greatly exceed expectations.

1. Colonel Richardson High School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 549 Students

2. North Caroline High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1226 Students

3. North Dorchester High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 572 Students

Best Middle Schools in Preston, MD

Preston, MD has 3 middle schools with 1,655 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 Preston score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Preston don't meet expectations.

1. Lockerman Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 866 Students

2. North Dorchester Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 415 Students

3. Colonel Richardson Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 374 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Preston, MD

Preston, MD has 5 elementary schools with 1,781 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 Preston score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Preston underperform expectations.

1. Warwick Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 347 Students

2. Preston Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 406 Students

3. Denton Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 627 Students

4. Hurlock Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 384 Students

5. Smithson's Christian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Smithson's Christian School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 17 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Preston, MD

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

Community Factors

Preston, MD has a total population of 4,413 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Preston, MD

5,783

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Preston, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

13.91 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.80 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

10.10 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Preston, MD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,018 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

36 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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