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South River High

Q: Is South River High a good school?

Yes. South River High ranks in the top 8.8% of Maryland high schools.

Q: How many students attend South River High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,680 students attended South River High.

Q: What is the racial makeup of South River High?

Students at South River High are 70% White, 16% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 4% African American.

Q: What schools feed into South River High?

South River High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Central Elementary Elementary : Crofton Meadows Elementary Elementary : Crofton Woods Elementary Elementary : Davidsonville Elementary Elementary : Edgewater Elementary Elementary : Mayo Elementary Middle : Central Middle

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

20^th

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of 227 Maryland High Schools

Better than 91% of Maryland high schools

Summary

South River High in Edgewater, MD, is a large, high-performing public high school serving 1,680 students in grades 9-12 within the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district, and it has earned a 5-star rating for the 2025-2026 school year.

South River High stands out as an English Language Arts (ELA) powerhouse, with 86.8% of students proficient in ELA—a rate that is 30.9 percentage points higher than the district average and 35.1 points higher than the state average. This exceptional performance places it among the top schools in the area, closely rivaling Severna Park High (89.3% ELA proficiency) and Broadneck High (84.6%). However, the school faces a significant challenge in mathematics, where only 22.2% of students are proficient—a rate below both the district (29.3%) and state (27.1%) averages. This creates a striking 64.6 percentage point gap between its ELA and math scores, the largest such gap among nearby schools. For context, Crofton High School has a similar math proficiency rate (22.6%), while Annapolis High (53.4% ELA, 3.7% math) and Southern High (64.5% ELA) show different academic profiles.

Beyond academics, South River High demonstrates a positive school culture with a low chronic absenteeism rate of 19.0%, which is below the district average and significantly better than nearby schools like Annapolis High (31.2%) and Bowie High (39.0%). The school also boasts a high graduation rate of 94.8%, achieved with per-student spending of $17,738—lower than some schools with weaker outcomes, such as Southern High ($19,270). South River's state ranking has climbed steadily from the 73rd percentile in 2014-2015 to the 91st percentile in 2025-2026, reflecting a consistent upward trajectory. While its math scores present an area for growth, the school's strong ELA performance, improving attendance, and efficient use of resources make it a compelling choice for families prioritizing literacy and a supportive learning environment.

1,680

Students ?

17.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,738

Per pupil spending ?

20.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

201 Central Ave E
Edgewater, MD 21037-2802

(410) 956-5600

District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Feeder schools for South River High:

Elementary:	Central Elementary
	Crofton Meadows Elementary
	Crofton Woods Elementary
	Davidsonville Elementary
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	Edgewater Elementary
	Mayo Elementary
Middle:	Central Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.1%

Hispanic:

15.5%

Two or more races:

5.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 76th percentile in 2014 → 91st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (52% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Maryland high schools

✓95% graduate within 4 years

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school52%

District avg42%

Maryland avg38%

20^th of 227

Maryland public high schools ?

Top 9%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

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SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 16High Schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools

13^th of 24Anne Arundel County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	72.0	20 of 227	91.2%	★★★★★
2025	70.6	24 of 220	89.1%	★★★★☆
2024	67.2	18 of 146	87.7%	★★★★☆
2023	66.3	20 of 127	84.3%	★★★★☆
2022	64.2	35 of 225	84.4%	★★★★☆
2019	64.6	37 of 138	73.2%	★★★★☆
2018	74.4	23 of 197	88.3%	★★★★☆
2016	73.6	27 of 233	88.4%	★★★★☆
2015	60.9	73 of 233	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	77.3	56 of 231	75.8%	★★★★☆
2013	69.7	70 of 185	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	72.7	58 of 187	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	78.7	31 of 183	83.1%	★★★★☆
2010	82.3	24 of 220	89.1%	★★★★☆
2009	81.2	19 of 213	91.1%	★★★★★
2008	81.8	20 of 214	90.7%	★★★★★
2007	76.1	25 of 209	88.0%	★★★★☆
2006	74.3	32 of 204	84.3%	★★★★☆
2005	74.6	17 of 204	91.7%	★★★★★
2004	58.9	22 of 201	89.1%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts87%+35 vs state

Mathematics22%-5 vs state

Algebra I22%~ state avg

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by a parent
Thursday, September 8, 2016

It's sports that require attendance at school as a requirement. Sports sports sports. It's where most of their money goes. All the students are expected to worship at the sport alter. What a waste. It's like a Texas school. Nothing matters but the dozen kids on the football team. Band has mandatory football support. They play little blurbs instead of learning their instrument. At first I was.. at least they shoehorn band into there... Then I found out it was ONLY for football. Makes me sick. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)				MCAP English Language Arts (2026)					MCAP Algebra I (2026)	MCAP Algebra II (2026)	MCAP Geometry (2026)	MCAP Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South River High	Public, Magnet	9-12	201 Central Ave E	Edgewater	21037	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 956-5600	1,680	98	17.1	20.2%	1,178 (70.1%)	75 (4.5%)	261 (15.5%)	77 (4.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	86 (5.1%)	72	20^th of 227 public high schools	91.2%		70.6	24^th of 220 public high schools	89.1%	4				22.2				86.8	86.8	22.2				$17,738	$1,180	$16,558
Center of Applied Technology-South	Public	9-12	211 Central Ave E	Edgewater	21037	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 956-5900	0	19	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Annapolis High	Public, Magnet	9-12	2700 Riva Rd	Annapolis	21401	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 266-5240	2,075	140	14.8	62.6%	460 (22.2%)	472 (22.7%)	1,032 (49.7%)	41 (2.0%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	58 (2.8%)	32	137^th of 227 public high schools	39.6%		26.5	146^th of 220 public high schools	33.6%	9				3.7				53.4	53.4	3.7				$17,669	$1,280	$16,389
Studio 39	Public	9-12	291 Locust Avenue	Annapolis	21401	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 280-1501	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Southern High	Public	9-12	4400 Solomons Island Rd	Harwood	20776	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 867-7100	1,080	67	16.1	41.5%	643 (59.5%)	87 (8.1%)	283 (26.2%)	9 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	53 (4.9%)	43.3	96^th of 227 public high schools	57.7%		50.7	71^st of 220 public high schools	67.7%	25				5.2				64.5	64.5	5.2				$19,270	$1,384	$17,887
Phoenix Academy	Public	6-12	245 Clay Street	Annapolis	21401	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-1650	64	37	1.7	81.3%	12 (18.8%)	38 (59.4%)	12 (18.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	8.7	222^nd of 227 public high schools	2.2%		8.3	216^th of 220 public high schools	1.8%	6		< 5%	0.0	< 5%		0.0	0.0	7.7	2.1	0.0			0.0	$41,452	$4,298	$37,154
Mary Moss at Adams Academy	Public	6-12	1411 Cedar Park Rd	Annapolis	21401	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-1639	50	20	2.5	86.0%	10 (20.0%)	31 (62.0%)	5 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.0%)								(n/a)				0.0					0.0
Crofton High School	Public	9-12	2291 Davidsonville Road	Gambrills	21054	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 451-5300	1,906	99	19.3	17.3%	975 (51.2%)	411 (21.6%)	219 (11.5%)	159 (8.3%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	125 (6.6%)	69.7	22^nd of 227 public high schools	90.3%		75.1	17^th of 220 public high schools	92.3%	5				16.6				87.4	87.4	16.6				$14,834	$1,075	$13,759
Broadneck High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1265 Green Holly Dr	Annapolis	21409	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 757-1300	2,143	115	18.6	17.7%	1,501 (70.0%)	186 (8.7%)	256 (11.9%)	53 (2.5%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	136 (6.3%)	67.3	27^th of 227 public high schools	88.1%		65.3	29^th of 220 public high schools	86.8%	2				12.2				84.6	84.6	12.2				$15,346	$1,109	$14,237
Bowie High	Public	9-12	15200 Annapolis Rd	Bowie	20715	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 805-2600	2,580	135	19.1	52.8%	183 (7.1%)	1,714 (66.4%)	533 (20.7%)	82 (3.2%)	9 (0.3%)	8 (0.3%)	51 (2.0%)	26.1	158^th of 227 public high schools	30.4%		27.8	141^st of 220 public high schools	35.9%	17				5.2				53.4	53.4	4.8	3.8	14.4		$16,630	$1,145	$15,485

Frequently Asked Questions about South River High

Is South River High a good school?

Yes. South River High ranks in the top 8.8% of Maryland high schools.

What schools feed into South River High?

South River High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Central Elementary
Elementary : Crofton Meadows Elementary
Elementary : Crofton Woods Elementary
Elementary : Davidsonville Elementary
Elementary : Edgewater Elementary
Elementary : Mayo Elementary
Middle : Central Middle

What district is South River High in?

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of South River High?

Students at South River High are 70% White, 16% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 4% African American.

How many students attend South River High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,680 students attended South River High.

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