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 6/10, 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 26% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% 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
This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
126 Schools
1,417 Schools
# Students
83,163 Students
882,065 Students
# Teachers
5,985 Teachers
61,253 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#11 out of 25 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Graduation Rate
89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.73
# American Indian Students
233 Students
2,360 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3,268 Students
58,990 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
15,702 Students
182,843 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
21%
# Black Students
18,062 Students
292,466 Students
% Black Students
22%
33%
# White Students
40,481 Students
298,957 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
60,932
# Students in 12th Grade:
5,565
60,791
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,666 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,740. 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 $18,656. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,469 MM
$17,412 MM
Spending
$1,466 MM
$16,456 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,666
$19,740
Spending / Student
$17,622
$18,656
Best Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benfield Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
365 Lynwood Dr
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6555
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6555
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Severna Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6 Riggs Ave
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6577
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6577
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Shipley's Choice Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 Governor Stone Pky
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3851
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3851
Grades: K-5
| 356 students
Rank: #44.
Severna Park High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
60 Robinson Rd
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 544-0900
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 544-0900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,854 students
Rank: #55.
Folger Mckinsey Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
175 Arundel Beach Road
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6560
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6560
Grades: K-5
| 594 students
Rank: #66.
Davidsonville Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
962 Central Ave West
Davidsonville, MD 21035
(410) 222-1655
Davidsonville, MD 21035
(410) 222-1655
Grades: K-5
| 601 students
Rank: #77.
Broadneck High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1265 Green Holly Dr
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 757-1300
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 757-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,203 students
Rank: #88.
Crofton Woods Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1750 Urby Dr
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 222-5805
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 222-5805
Grades: K-5
| 742 students
Rank: #99.
West Annapolis Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
505 Melvin Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1635
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1635
Grades: K-5
| 227 students
Rank: #1010.
Jones Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
122 Hoyle Ln
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6565
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6565
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Rank: #1111.
Oak Hill Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
34 Truckhouse Rd
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6568
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6568
Grades: K-5
| 616 students
Rank: #1212.
South River High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Central Ave E
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5600
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,787 students
Rank: #1313.
Mayo Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1260 Mayo Ridge Rd
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 222-1666
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 222-1666
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #1414.
Severna Park Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
450 Jumpers Hole Rd
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7900
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,440 students
Rank: #1515.
Chesapeake Science Point
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7321 Parkway Drive South
Hanover, MD 21076
(443) 757-5277
Hanover, MD 21076
(443) 757-5277
Grades: 6-12
| 500 students
Rank: #1616.
Crofton High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2291 Davidsonville Road
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 451-5300
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 451-5300
Grades: 9-11
| 1,303 students
Rank: #1717.
Four Seasons Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
979 Waugh Chapel Rd
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 222-6501
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 222-6501
Grades: PK-5
| 665 students
Rank: #1818.
South Shore Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1376 Fairfield Loop Rd
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 222-3865
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 222-3865
Grades: K-5
| 300 students
Rank: #1919.
Crofton Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1405 Duke Of Kent Dr
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 222-5800
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 222-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 648 students
Rank: #2020.
Cape St. Claire Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
931 Blue Ridge Dr
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 222-1685
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 222-1685
Grades: K-5
| 594 students
Rank: #2121.
Waugh Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
840 Sunflower Dr
Odenton, MD 21113
(410) 222-6542
Odenton, MD 21113
(410) 222-6542
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #2222.
Bodkin Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8320 Ventnor Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-0464
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-0464
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Rank: #2323.
Arnold Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
95 Joyce Lane E
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 457-4400
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 457-4400
Grades: K-5
| 522 students
Rank: #2424.
Hillsmere Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3052 Arundel On The Bay Rd
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 222-1622
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 222-1622
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #2525.
Belvedere Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
360 Broadwater Rd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 975-9432
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 975-9432
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #2626.
Millersville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 Millersville Rd
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3800
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3800
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
Rank: #2727.
Broadneck Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
470 Shore Acres Rd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 222-1680
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 222-1680
Grades: K-5
| 686 students
Rank: #2828.
Magothy River Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
241 Peninsula Farm Rd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-0926
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-0926
Grades: 6-8
| 699 students
Rank: #2929.
Nantucket Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2350 Nantucket Dr
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 451-6120
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 451-6120
Grades: K-5
| 665 students
Rank: #3030.
Chesapeake High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4798 Mountain Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 255-9600
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 255-9600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,388 students
Rank: #3131.
Pasadena Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 East Pasadena Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 222-6573
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 222-6573
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #3232.
Crofton Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2020 Tilghman Dr
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 721-9453
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 721-9453
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #3333.
Crofton Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2301 Davidsonville Rd
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 793-0280
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 793-0280
Grades: 6-8
| 1,293 students
Rank: #3434.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
221 Central Ave E
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5800
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,281 students
Rank: #3535.
Arundel High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Annapolis Rd
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 674-6500
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 674-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,733 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 #11 out of 25 school districts in Maryland (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 $18,656. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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