Best High Schools in Towson, MD

Towson, MD has 13 high schools with 10,348 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 Towson score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Towson don't meet expectations.

1. George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 984 Students

2. Towson High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1676 Students

3. Dulaney High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1821 Students

4. Pikesville High

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 895 Students

5. Loch Raven High

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 891 Students

6. The Reach! Partnership School

F

SchoolGrade

4%

Actual Test Scores

7%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 708 Students

7. Home Assignments-secondary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 11 Students

8. Bcdc Educational Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 45 Students

Best Middle Schools in Towson, MD

Towson, MD has 6 middle schools with 4,867 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 Towson score 25% 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 Towson meet expectations.

1. Ridgely Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1061 Students

2. Dumbarton Middle

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1073 Students

3. Pikesville Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 967 Students

4. Loch Raven Technical Academy

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 781 Students

5. Vanguard Collegiate Middle

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 343 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Towson, MD

Towson, MD has 14 elementary schools with 5,917 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 Towson score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Towson meet expectations.

1. Riderwood Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 395 Students

2. Rodgers Forge Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 396 Students

3. Stoneleigh Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 664 Students

4. Hampton Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 773 Students

5. West Towson Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 382 Students

6. Lutherville Laboratory

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 377 Students

7. Fort Garrison Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 272 Students

8. Summit Park Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 328 Students

9. Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 396 Students

10. Halstead Academy

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 515 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Towson, MD

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

Community Factors

Towson, MD has a total population of 63,193 with 37% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 64% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Towson, MD

21,236

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

64%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Towson, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D-

35.93 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.71 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

32.22 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Towson, MD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,673 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

65 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Carney, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Lutherville-Timonium, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Overlea, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Baltimore, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Pikesville, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cockeysville, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations