Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District

2644 Riva Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 126 public schools serving 83,163 students in Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
Public Schools in Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Maryland public school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
126 Schools
1,419 Schools
# Students
83,163 Students
882,159 Students
# Teachers
5,985 Teachers
61,266 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MD)
#10 out of 25 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Anne Arundel County Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20%
20%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Anne Arundel County Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
37%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Anne Arundel County Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Anne Arundel County Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.73
# American Indian Students
233 Students
2,360 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3,268 Students
58,991 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
15,702 Students
182,868 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
21%
# Black Students
18,062 Students
292,530 Students
% Black Students
22%
33%
# White Students
40,481 Students
298,961 Students
% White Students
49%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
158 Students
1,299 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5,240 Students
44,853 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
2,060
27,787
# Students in K Grade:
6,012
61,787
# Students in 1st Grade:
6,022
61,676
# Students in 2nd Grade:
6,103
63,648
# Students in 3rd Grade:
6,073
64,034
# Students in 4th Grade:
6,249
64,411
# Students in 5th Grade:
6,356
65,709
# Students in 6th Grade:
6,385
65,326
# Students in 7th Grade:
6,494
67,401
# Students in 8th Grade:
6,499
69,286
# Students in 9th Grade:
7,437
83,187
# Students in 10th Grade:
6,189
66,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
5,719
60,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
5,565
60,875
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,666 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,738. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,622 is less than the state median of $18,654. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MD)
Total Revenue
$1,469 MM
$17,412 MM
This chart display total revenue of Anne Arundel County Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$1,466 MM
$16,456 MM
This chart display total spending of Anne Arundel County Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,666
$19,738
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Anne Arundel County Public Schools  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,622
$18,654
This chart display average spending per public school student in Anne Arundel County Public Schools  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in MD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Severna Park High School
Math: 85% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
60 Robinson Rd
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 544-0900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,854 students
Rank: #22.
South River High School
Magnet School
Math: 70% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
201 Central Ave E
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,787 students
Rank: #33.
Broadneck High School
Magnet School
Math: 62% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1265 Green Holly Dr
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 757-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,203 students
Rank: #44.
Southern High School
Math: 52% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4400 Solomons Island Rd
Harwood, MD 20776
(410) 867-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,030 students
Rank: #55.
Arundel High School
Math: 51% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1001 Annapolis Rd
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 674-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,733 students
Rank: #66.
Chesapeake High School
Math: 50% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4798 Mountain Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 255-9600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,388 students
Rank: #77.
Old Mill High School
Magnet School
Math: 38% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 Patriot Ln
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 969-9010
Grades: 9-12
| 2,394 students
Rank: #88.
Benfield Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
365 Lynwood Dr
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6555
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #99.
Chesapeake Science Point
Charter School
Math: 30% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7321 Parkway Drive South
Hanover, MD 21076
(443) 757-5277
Grades: 6-12
| 500 students
Rank: #1010.
Annapolis High School
Magnet School
Math: 34% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2700 Riva Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 266-5240
Grades: 9-12
| 2,159 students
Rank: #1111.
North County High School
Magnet School
Math: 33% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10 East 1st Avenue
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 222-6970
Grades: 9-12
| 2,446 students
Rank: #1212.
Severna Park Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6 Riggs Ave
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6577
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #1313.
Severna Park Middle School
Math: 27% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
450 Jumpers Hole Rd
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,440 students
Rank: #1414.
Folger Mckinsey Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
175 Arundel Beach Road
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6560
Grades: K-5
| 594 students
Rank: #1515.
Shipley's Choice Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
310 Governor Stone Pky
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3851
Grades: K-5
| 356 students
Rank: #1616.
Davidsonville Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
962 Central Ave West
Davidsonville, MD 21035
(410) 222-1655
Grades: K-5
| 601 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Severn River Middle School
Math: 26% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
241 Peninsula Farm Rd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-0922
Grades: 6-8
| 747 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
West Annapolis Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
505 Melvin Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1635
Grades: K-5
| 227 students
Rank: #1919.
Northeast High School
Math: 24% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1121 Duvall Hwy
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,387 students
Rank: #2020.
Crofton Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2301 Davidsonville Rd
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 793-0280
Grades: 6-8
| 1,293 students
Rank: #2121.
Glen Burnie High School
Magnet School
Math: 24% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7550 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 761-8950
Grades: 9-12
| 2,193 students
Rank: #2222.
Crofton Woods Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1750 Urby Dr
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 222-5805
Grades: K-5
| 742 students
Rank: #2323.
Jones Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
122 Hoyle Ln
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6565
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Rank: #2424.
Meade High School
Magnet School
Math: 25% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 Clark Road
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 674-7710
Grades: 9-12
| 2,143 students
Rank: #2525.
Magothy River Middle School
Math: 20% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
241 Peninsula Farm Rd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-0926
Grades: 6-8
| 699 students
Rank: #2626.
Cape St. Claire Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
931 Blue Ridge Dr
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 222-1685
Grades: K-5
| 594 students
Rank: #2727.
Oak Hill Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
34 Truckhouse Rd
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6568
Grades: K-5
| 616 students
Rank: #2828.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 20% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
221 Central Ave E
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,281 students
Rank: #2929.
Crofton Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1405 Duke Of Kent Dr
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 222-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 648 students
Rank: #3030.
Crofton Meadows Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2020 Tilghman Dr
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 721-9453
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #3131.
Belvedere Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
360 Broadwater Rd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 975-9432
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #3232.
Mayo Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1260 Mayo Ridge Rd
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 222-1666
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #3333.
Arundel Middle School
Math: 17% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1179 Hammond Ln
Odenton, MD 21113
(410) 674-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,196 students
Rank: #3434.
Central Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
130 Stepney Ln
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 222-1075
Grades: K-5
| 556 students
Rank: #3535.
Arnold Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
95 Joyce Lane E
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 457-4400
Grades: K-5
| 522 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District?
Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District manages 126 public schools serving 83,163 students.
What is the rank of Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District?
Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District is ranked #10 out of 25 school districts in Maryland (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maryland school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District?
49% of Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District?
Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What is Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,622 is less than the state median of $18,654. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 126 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 83,163 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 90% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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