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Best Schools in Rising Sun, MD
Rising Sun, MD has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,864 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Rising Sun meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rising Sun, MD
The top high schools in Rising Sun, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Perryville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cecil County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 858 Students
2. North East High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cecil County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1069 Students
3. Rising Sun High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cecil County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1106 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rising Sun, MD
The top middle schools in Rising Sun, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rising Sun Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cecil County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
2. Perryville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cecil County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 557 Students
3. North East Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cecil County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 791 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rising Sun, MD
The top elementary schools in Rising Sun, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Calvert Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cecil County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students
2. Conowingo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cecil County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
3. Rising Sun Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cecil County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students
4. Bay View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cecil County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 468 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rising Sun, MD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rising Sun, MD has a total population of 10,593 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rising Sun, MD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Rising Sun, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rising Sun, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rising Sun, MD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Rising Sun, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rising Sun, MD
How many schools are in Rising Sun, MD?
Rising Sun, MD has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,864 students in total.
How do schools in Rising Sun perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Rising Sun score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Rising Sun meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rising Sun?
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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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Rising Sun
3 of 3 schools in Rising Sun carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Rising Sun. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.