North Harford High School

211 Pylesville Rd
Pylesville, MD 21132
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,221 students in grades 9-12, North Harford High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,221 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 96% (Top 20% in MD)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Harford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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Attribute

School Overview

North Harford High School's student population of 1,221 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,221 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

North Harford High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Harford High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#348 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of North Harford High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Harford High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Harford High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Harford High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of North Harford High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in North Harford High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Harford High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
2%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North Harford High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
91%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in North Harford High School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in North Harford High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Harford High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of North Harford High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
96%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of North Harford High School and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Harford High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Harford High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Harford High School's ranking?
North Harford High School is ranked #348 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are North Harford High School often compared to?
North Harford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C. Milton Wright High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Harford High School?
The graduation rate of North Harford High School is 96%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend North Harford High School?
1,221 students attend North Harford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of North Harford High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Harford High School?
North Harford High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Harford High School offer ?
North Harford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Harford High School part of?
North Harford High School is part of Harford County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,221 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 96% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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