Best Public Schools in Potomac, MD


Summary:

The city of Potomac, Maryland is home to a high-performing school district with 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. These schools consistently rank among the best in the state, with multiple institutions earning 5-star ratings and top rankings from SchoolDigger.

The standout schools in Potomac include Winston Churchill High School, which is ranked 1st out of 146 Maryland high schools and boasts exceptional test scores, as well as Cabin John Middle School and Herbert Hoover Middle School, both of which are ranked in the top 10 in the state. At the elementary level, Cold Spring Elementary School stands out with the highest Mathematics proficiency rate and one of the highest English Language Arts proficiency rates among the district's elementary schools.

Overall, the schools in Potomac demonstrate strong academic performance, with students consistently scoring well above the state and county averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts. The district's diverse student population, with significant representation of White, Asian, and African American students, and relatively low free and reduced lunch rates suggest that the community's high socioeconomic status may be a contributing factor to the schools' success. The variation in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools indicates that the district allocates resources effectively to meet the specific needs of each institution.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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