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Crofton High School

Q: Is Crofton High School a good school?

Yes. Crofton High School ranks in the top 9.7% of Maryland high schools.

Q: How many students attend Crofton High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,906 students attended Crofton High School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Crofton High School?

Students at Crofton High School are 51% White, 22% African American, 11% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

Public Grades 9-12

22^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 227 Maryland High Schools

Better than 90% of Maryland high schools

Summary

Crofton High School in Gambrills, MD, is a large high school serving 1,906 students in grades 9-12 within the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district, and it has earned a 5-star rating from Schooldigger for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. The school stands out for its exceptional English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, with 87.4% of students proficient in the 2025-2026 school year—far exceeding the district average of 55.9% and the state average of 51.7%. This performance places Crofton on par with top-performing schools like Severna Park High (89.3% ELA proficiency) and well ahead of nearby Arundel High (70% ELA proficiency).

However, Crofton faces a significant challenge in mathematics, where only 16.6% of students were proficient in Algebra I in the 2025-2026 school year—well below the district average of 29.3% and the state average of 27.1%. This creates a striking 70.8 percentage point gap between its ELA and math scores, the largest such gap among comparable schools in the area. For context, Severna Park High has a 48.9-point gap, and South River High has a 64.6-point gap. Despite this, Crofton ranks 22nd out of 227 high schools in Maryland (90th percentile), driven almost entirely by its ELA success. The school also boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 15.3%, better than the district average of 19.9% and most nearby schools, with only Severna Park High (11.1%) having a lower rate.

Interestingly, Crofton achieves these strong results with lower per-student spending ($14,834) and a higher student-teacher ratio (19.3) compared to peers like Severna Park High ($15,963) and South River High ($17,738). This suggests effective teaching and programs, particularly in ELA. While math scores have shown slight improvement in recent years, the inconsistency highlights an area for growth. For parents, Crofton offers a strong literacy-focused education with high student engagement, but those concerned about math outcomes may want to explore how the school supports this subject.

1,906

Students ?

19.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,834

Per pupil spending ?

17.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2291 Davidsonville Road
Gambrills, MD 21054

(410) 451-5300

District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.2%

African American:

21.6%

Hispanic:

11.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 83rd percentile in 2023 → 90th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (50% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Maryland high schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 7 percentile points since 2023

Worth a look

!Mathematics scores 10 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school50%

District avg42%

Maryland avg38%

22^nd of 227

Maryland public high schools ?

Top 10%▲ up 8 pts since 2023

From top 17% (2023) to top 10% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd 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	69.7	22 of 227	90.3%	★★★★★
2025	75.1	17 of 220	92.3%	★★★★★
2024	67.1	19 of 146	87.0%	★★★★☆
2023	64.6	22 of 127	82.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts87%+36 vs state

Mathematics17%-10 vs state

Algebra I17%-5 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Crofton high school is a really good school with very professional and attentive faculty. Their facilities are world class and academic and sports programs better than most I've seen. I am happy with its diversity and culture 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
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
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
Arundel High	Public	9-12	1001 Annapolis Rd	Gambrills	21054	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 674-6500	1,778	94	18.8	26.9%	646 (36.3%)	598 (33.6%)	249 (14.0%)	103 (5.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	176 (9.9%)	58	51^st of 227 public high schools	77.5%		52.7	63^rd of 220 public high schools	71.4%	12				19.7				70.0	70.0	19.7				$17,593	$1,369	$16,224
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
Severna Park High	Public	9-12	60 Robinson Rd	Severna Park	21146	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 544-0900	1,842	92	20.1	9.7%	1,450 (78.7%)	66 (3.6%)	124 (6.7%)	103 (5.6%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	87 (4.7%)	85.2	6^th of 227 public high schools	97.4%		81.5	9^th of 220 public high schools	95.9%	3				40.4				89.3	89.3	40.4				$15,963	$1,133	$14,829
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)
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%)	9.1	218^th of 227 public high schools	4.0%		10.1	214^th of 220 public high schools	2.7%	4				5.6				4.5	4.5	5.6				$16,051	$596	$15,455
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
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
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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Crofton High School

What district is Crofton High School in?

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

How many students attend Crofton High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,906 students attended Crofton High School.

Is Crofton High School a good school?

Yes. Crofton High School ranks in the top 9.7% of Maryland high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Crofton High School?

Students at Crofton High School are 51% White, 22% African American, 11% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

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