Best Public Schools in Hampstead, MD

The city of Hampstead, Maryland is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools and 2 middle schools. The data reveals that Shiloh Middle School stands out as the top-performing school in the area, consistently ranking among the best middle schools in Maryland and outperforming the Carroll County Public Schools district and state averages in both math and English language arts proficiency.

At the elementary level, Spring Garden Elementary is a strong performer, ranking in the top 16% of Maryland elementary schools and excelling in both mathematics and English language arts. In contrast, North Carroll Middle School lags behind the district and state averages in math proficiency, particularly in 8th grade where only 6.1% of students are proficient or better.

Across the schools, there are concerns about high chronic absenteeism rates, with all four schools reporting a rate of 20.2%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the data suggests variations in resource allocation, with Hampstead Elementary having the highest spending per student and the lowest student-teacher ratio, while North Carroll Middle has the lowest spending per student and the highest student-teacher ratio.