For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,954 students in Aberdeen, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Aberdeen, MD are Center For Educational Opportunity, Aberdeen High School and Swan Creek School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aberdeen, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Aberdeen have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Aberdeen, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Aberdeen High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Aberdeen, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Center For Educational Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
253 Paradise Rd
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Grades: 6-12
| 87 students
Rank: #22.
Aberdeen High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
251 Paradise Rd
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5500
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,465 students
Rank: #33.
Swan Creek School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
253 Paradise Road
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Grades: 2-12
| 402 students
Aberdeen, Maryland 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 Aberdeen, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Aberdeen, MD include Center For Educational Opportunity, Aberdeen High School and Swan Creek School.
How many public high schools are located in Aberdeen?
3 public high schools are located in Aberdeen.
What is the racial composition of students in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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