Best Schools in Stafford, MD
Stafford, MD has 7 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,967 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Stafford exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Stafford, MD
The top high schools in Stafford, 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. Havre De Grace High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 818 Students
Best Middle Schools in Stafford, MD
The top middle schools in Stafford, 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. Havre De Grace Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 626 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Stafford, MD
The top elementary schools in Stafford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Darlington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 101 Students
2. Conowingo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cecil County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Stafford, MD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Stafford, MD has a total population of 278 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Stafford, 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 Stafford, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Stafford, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Stafford, 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 Stafford, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Stafford, MD
How many schools are in Stafford, MD?
Stafford, MD has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,967 students in total.
How do schools in Stafford perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Stafford score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Stafford exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Stafford?
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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