Best Schools in South Laurel, MD
South Laurel, MD has 9 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,166 students. On average they score 21% on state proficiency tests against a projected 16%, so schools in South Laurel meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Laurel, MD
The top high schools in South Laurel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Laurel High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2134 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Laurel, MD
The top middle schools in South Laurel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 911 Students
2. Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1084 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Laurel, MD
The top elementary schools in South Laurel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Montpelier Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 562 Students
2. Vansville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 635 Students
3. Laurel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 566 Students
4. Deerfield Run Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 577 Students
5. Oaklands Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students
6. James H. Harrison Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 302 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Laurel, MD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Laurel, MD has a total population of 27,108 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Laurel, 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 South Laurel, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Laurel, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Laurel, 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 South Laurel, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Laurel, MD
How many schools are in South Laurel, MD?
South Laurel, MD has 9 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,166 students in total.
How do schools in South Laurel perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in South Laurel score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 16%, so on average schools in South Laurel meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South 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.
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