For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 12,332 students in Harford County, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Harford County, MD are Harford Technical High School, Fallston High School and Patterson Mill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harford County, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 60% statewide average). High schools in Harford County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Harford County, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bel Air High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Harford County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harford Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
200 Thomas Run Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3804
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3804
Grades: 9-12
| 992 students
Rank: #22.
Fallston High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2301 Carrs Mill Rd
Fallston, MD 21047
(410) 638-4120
Fallston, MD 21047
(410) 638-4120
Grades: 9-12
| 982 students
Rank: #33.
Patterson Mill High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
85 Patterson Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4640
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4640
Grades: 9-12
| 802 students
Rank: #44.
Bel Air High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Heighe St
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4600
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,522 students
Rank: #55.
North Harford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
211 Pylesville Rd
Pylesville, MD 21132
(410) 638-3650
Pylesville, MD 21132
(410) 638-3650
Grades: 9-12
| 1,221 students
Rank: #66.
C. Milton Wright High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1301 N Fountain Green Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4110
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,331 students
Rank: #77.
Havre De Grace High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
445 Lewis Lane
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6600
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 771 students
Rank: #88.
Aberdeen High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
251 Paradise Rd
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5500
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,469 students
Rank: #99.
Edgewood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2415 Willoughby Beach Rd
Edgewood, MD 21040
(410) 612-1500
Edgewood, MD 21040
(410) 612-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,396 students
Rank: #1010.
Joppatowne High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 Joppa Farm Rd
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 612-1510
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 612-1510
Grades: 9-12
| 786 students
Rank: #1111.
John Archer School
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Thomas Run Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3810
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3810
Grades: PK-12
| 132 students
Rank: #1212.
Center For Educational Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
253 Paradise Rd
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Grades: 7-11
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
253 Paradise Road
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Grades: K-12
| 916 students
Harford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
253 Paradise Rd
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5560
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5560
Grades: 8-11
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Harford County, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Harford County, MD include Harford Technical High School, Fallston High School and Patterson Mill High School.
How many public high schools are located in Harford County, MD?
13 public high schools are located in Harford County, MD.
What is the racial composition of students in Harford County, MD?
Harford County, MD public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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