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Best Schools in White Plains, MD
White Plains, MD has 20 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 10 elementary) serving 15,299 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in White Plains exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in White Plains, MD
The top high schools in White Plains, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. La Plata High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1222 Students
2. Maurice J. Mcdonough High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1087 Students
3. Westlake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1229 Students
4. St. Charles High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1569 Students
Best Middle Schools in White Plains, MD
The top middle schools in White Plains, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Milton M. Somers Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 666 Students
2. Theodore G. Davis Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1043 Students
3. Matthew Henson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 710 Students
4. Mattawoman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 934 Students
5. Benjamin Stoddert Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 925 Students
Best Elementary Schools in White Plains, MD
The top elementary schools in White Plains, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dr. James Craik Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students
2. Mary H. Matula Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 551 Students
3. C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 575 Students
4. Mary B. Neal Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 627 Students
5. William A. Diggs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 828 Students
6. Billingsley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 677 Students
7. William B. Wade Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 642 Students
8. Arthur Middleton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 619 Students
9. Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 413 Students
10. Goddard School Of Waldorf
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Goddard School Of Waldorf • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 100 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in White Plains, MD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
White Plains, MD has a total population of 15,596 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in White Plains, 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 White Plains, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in White Plains, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for White Plains, 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 White Plains, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in White Plains, MD
How many schools are in White Plains, MD?
White Plains, MD has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 15,299 students in total.
How do schools in White Plains perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in White Plains score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in White Plains exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in White Plains?
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: 28%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in White Plains
1 of 1 schools in White Plains carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in White Plains. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.