Best Public Schools in Clarksville, MD

The city of Clarksville, Maryland is home to four exceptional schools, including two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. These schools consistently rank among the top performers in the state, providing a high-quality education to a diverse student population from a relatively affluent community.

River Hill High School stands out as the top-performing high school in the area, ranked 2nd out of 127 Maryland high schools and consistently ranking in the top 10 over the past few years. The school's students significantly outperform the county and state averages in English Language Arts proficiency, with 84.4% of students proficient or better, compared to 64.2% in the district and 53.5% statewide. Clarksville Middle School is also exceptional, ranking 1st out of 322 Maryland middle schools and consistently ranking in the top 2 over the past few years, with strong performance across English Language Arts and Science proficiency.

The schools in Clarksville serve a diverse student population, with significant representation from Asian and white students. The schools generally outperform the Howard County Public Schools and Maryland state averages in academic proficiency, with Pointers Run Elementary and Clarksville Elementary also demonstrating strong performance. The relatively low percentages of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 6.63% to 18.76%, suggest a relatively affluent student population in the area.