Best Public Schools in Zip Code 21791

The 21791 zip code area is home to two schools - Francis Scott Key High School and Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary School, both of which are part of the Carroll County Public Schools district. These schools demonstrate relatively strong performance, with both earning 3-star ratings from SchoolDigger.

Francis Scott Key High School stands out for its high 4-year graduation rate of 94.5% and low dropout rate of 3.3%. While the school lags behind the district and state in math proficiency, it performs above the state average in 10th grade English Language Arts. Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary School also demonstrates strong performance, particularly in 3rd grade math and English Language Arts, where it exceeds both district and state averages. However, the school's proficiency levels decline in 4th and 5th grade, an area that may require additional focus.

Both schools serve a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 41.25% for Francis Scott Key High School and 42.32% for Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary School. This suggests the schools may face socioeconomic challenges that could impact student learning and achievement. The schools' relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios may be efforts to address these challenges and support their students.