Best Public Schools in Zip Code 21212

The 21212 zip code area in Maryland is home to 7 schools, including 6 elementary schools and 1 middle school, spread across two school districts - Baltimore County Public Schools and Baltimore City Public Schools. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance between the top-performing schools, such as Stoneleigh Elementary and Rodgers Forge Elementary, and the lower-performing schools in the Baltimore City district, like Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle and Govans Elementary.

The top-performing schools in the Baltimore County district consistently rank among the best in Maryland, with exceptional proficiency rates in both math and English language arts, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. In contrast, the Baltimore City schools have much lower proficiency rates, often in the single digits to low 30% range. These disparities are accompanied by higher chronic absenteeism rates and a greater percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the Baltimore City schools.

The data also highlights the strong performance of Dumbarton Middle School, the only middle school in the 21212 zip code area. Dumbarton Middle ranks in the top quarter of Maryland middle schools and outperforms the district and state in both math and English language arts, underscoring the critical role that middle schools play in preparing students for high school and beyond.