Howard County Public Schools


Summary:

The Howard County Public Schools district is home to 76 diverse schools, including 42 elementary schools, 20 middle schools, 13 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district is known for its strong academic performance, with several standout schools ranking among the top in the state.

Some of the highest-performing schools in the district include Marriotts Ridge High School, which has the highest student-teacher ratio among high schools, and River Hill High School, which ranks 2nd out of 127 Maryland high schools and has the highest proficiency rates in MCAP/English Language Arts. Other notable schools are Centennial High School, Glenelg High School, Clarksville Middle School, Burleigh Manor Middle School, Waverly Elementary School, and Worthington Elementary School.

The Howard County Public Schools district as a whole is ranked 2nd out of 24 districts in Maryland and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. However, the district faces challenges in ensuring equitable access to educational resources and opportunities across its diverse student population, with significant variations in student demographics, test scores, and spending per student across the different schools.

District Detail

 10910 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042

 (410) 313-6600

SchoolDigger Rank:
2nd of 24 Maryland districts

See the 2023 Maryland District rankings!
Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 57,676

Primary Schools: 42
Middle Schools: 20
High Schools: 13
Alternative Schools: 1
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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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