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Harford County Public Schools


At a glance
10thof 25 Maryland districts▼ 1
Better than 60% of Maryland districts
102 South Hickory Avenue
Bel Air, MD 21014
·(410) 838-7300·All Maryland district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 60% of districts
55
Schools
37,771
Students
5
5-star schools
Top rankedBel Air Elementary65th of 865 Maryland elementary schools
Biggest riser
G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale up 100 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Center for Educational Opportunity 6.5 students per teacher
Newly ranked this year
Joppatowne High and 1 more
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★
2 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Harford County Public Schools district in Maryland encompasses 55 schools, including 33 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, 11 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The district serves a diverse student population across a range of communities, from suburban areas to more rural settings.

Several schools in the district stand out for their exceptional performance. Bel Air Elementary, Norrisville Elementary, and Churchville Elementary consistently rank among the top elementary schools in the state, earning 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. At the middle school level, Fallston Middle School stands out with its exceptional performance and 5-star rating. The district's magnet high school, Harford Technical High, also performs well, ranking in the top 25% of Maryland high schools.

While the district overall demonstrates strong academic achievement, there are also some schools that struggle with lower proficiency rates, higher chronic absenteeism, and other challenges. The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status and school performance, with schools serving higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students tending to have lower proficiency rates. Addressing these disparities and ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students in the district remains an important focus for the Harford County Public Schools.

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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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