Best Schools in St. Mary's County, MD
St. Mary's County, MD has 51 public schools (5 high, 8 middle, 34 elementary) serving 25,446 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in St. Mary's County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in St. Mary's County, MD
The top high schools in St. Mary's County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leonardtown High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2039 Students
2. Chopticon High
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St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1682 Students
3. Calvert High
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Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1141 Students
4. Patuxent High
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Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1029 Students
5. Great Mills High
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Projected Test Scores
St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1779 Students
Best Middle Schools in St. Mary's County, MD
The top middle schools in St. Mary's County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leonardtown Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 969 Students
2. Calvert Middle
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Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 652 Students
3. Esperanza Middle
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St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 875 Students
4. Margaret Brent Middle
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St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 935 Students
5. Piccowaxen Middle School
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Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students
6. Mill Creek Middle
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Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 446 Students
7. Spring Ridge Middle
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St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 987 Students
8. Southern Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students
Best Elementary Schools in St. Mary's County, MD
The top elementary schools in St. Mary's County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. White Marsh Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 220 Students
2. Chesapeake Charter School
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St. Mary's County Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 519 Students
3. Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary
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St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 547 Students
4. Oakville Elementary
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St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students
5. Hollywood Elementary
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St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 474 Students
6. Evergreen Elementary School
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St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 736 Students
7. Leonardtown Elementary
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St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 483 Students
8. Dynard Elementary
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St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students
9. Barstow Elementary
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Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 687 Students
10. Mechanicsville Elementary
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St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 300 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in St. Mary's County, MD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
St. Mary's County, MD has a total population of 113,777 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in St. Mary's County, 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 St. Mary's County, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in St. Mary's County, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for St. Mary's County, 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 St. Mary's County, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in St. Mary's County, MD
How many schools are in St. Mary's County, MD?
St. Mary's County, MD has 51 public schools: 5 high schools, 8 middle schools and 34 elementary schools, serving 25,446 students in total.
How do schools in St. Mary's County perform on state tests?
On average, 51 schools in St. Mary's County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in St. Mary's County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in St. Mary's County?
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: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations