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South River High

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South River High ranks 24 th of 220 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

24^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 220 Maryland High Schools

Better than 89% of Maryland high schools

Summary

South River High is a public magnet high school in Edgewater, Maryland, serving 1,634 students in grades 9-12. As part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district, South River High has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Maryland, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South River High stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the county and state averages in standardized test scores. In the 2024-2025 school year, 83.8% of students were proficient or better in MCAP English Language Arts, compared to 56.3% for the county and 50.8% for the state. The school also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.6% to 94.8% over the past few years, outpacing the district and state averages. While South River High has experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates in recent years, the school still performs better than the district average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Severna Park High and Broadneck High, South River High stands out as a high-performing institution, with similar or slightly higher test scores and graduation rates. The school's relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $13,274 to $17,738, may contribute to its strong academic performance.

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 — 62nd percentile in 2013 → 89th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (49% vs 37% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Maryland high schools

✓95% graduate within 4 years

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school49%

District avg41%

Maryland avg37%

24^th of 220

Maryland public high schools ?

Top 11%▲ up 20 pts since 2015

From top 31% (2015) to top 11% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 15High Schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools

13^th of 25Anne 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
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 (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts84%+33 vs state

Mathematics20%-6 vs state

Algebra I20%~ state avg

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What people are saying

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 (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAP Mathematics (2025)	MCAP English Language Arts (2025)		MCAP Algebra I (2025)	MCAP Algebra II (2025)	MCAP Geometry (2025)	MCAP Science (2025)	MCAP Social Studies (2025)	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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	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	MCAP Social Studies 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%)	70.6	24^th of 220 public high schools	89.1%		67.2	18^th of 146 public high schools	87.7%	6	20.2	83.8	83.8	20.2					$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%)	26.5	146^th of 220 public high schools	33.6%					(n/a)	3.8	50.1	50.1	3.8					$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%)	50.7	71^st of 220 public high schools	67.7%		53.1	45^th of 146 public high schools	69.2%	26	6.1	71.4	71.4	6.1					$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%)	8.3	216^th of 220 public high schools	1.8%					(n/a)	1.9	4.4	4.5	0.0			0.0	0.0	$41,452	$4,298	$37,154
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%)	75.1	17^th of 220 public high schools	92.3%		67.1	19^th of 146 public high schools	87.0%	2	22.6	88.9	88.9	22.6					$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%)	65.3	29^th of 220 public high schools	86.8%		68.8	16^th of 146 public high schools	89.0%	13	19.2	87.0	87.0	19.2					$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%)	27.8	141^st of 220 public high schools	35.9%		42.8	78^th of 146 public high schools	46.6%	63	3.6	55.3	55.3	10.8	2.3	3.7			$16,630	$1,145	$15,485
Anne Arundel Evening High	Public	9-12	60 Robinson Road	Severna Park	21146	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 544-0182	439			3.9%	144 (32.8%)	109 (24.8%)	152 (34.6%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	25 (5.7%)	10.1	214^th of 220 public high schools	2.7%					(n/a)	2.8	8.5	8.5	2.8					$16,051	$596	$15,455

Frequently Asked Questions about South River High

Is South River High a good school?

South River High ranks 24^th of 220 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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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