Top Rankings
Anne Arundel County 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 2026-27 school year, there are 25 public high schools serving 27,627 students in Anne Arundel County School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in Maryland.
Public High Schools in Anne Arundel County School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Public High School in Anne Arundel County School District have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crofton High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 69% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
128 Schools
281 Schools
# Students
85,029 Students
286,035 Students
# Teachers
6,095 Teachers
18,321 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Anne Arundel County 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 25 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Graduation Rate
88%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.2%
32.4%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.74
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
22%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
23%
34%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
44%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,210 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,239. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,153 is less than the state median of $21,504. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,803 MM
$19,842 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$1,799 MM
$19,186 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,210
$22,239
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,153
$21,504
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Anne Arundel County School District Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Severna Park High School
(Math: 76% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,842 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Broadneck High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1265 Green Holly Dr
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 757-1300
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 757-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,143 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Chesapeake Science Point
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7321 Parkway Drive South
Hanover, MD 21076
(443) 757-5277
Hanover, MD 21076
(443) 757-5277
Gr: PK-12 | 1,051 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
South River High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Central Ave E
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5600
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,680 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Crofton High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2291 Davidsonville Road
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 451-5300
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 451-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,906 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Chesapeake High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4798 Mountain Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 255-9600
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 255-9600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,540 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Arundel High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Annapolis Rd
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 674-6500
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 674-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,778 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
Southern High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4400 Solomons Island Rd
Harwood, MD 20776
(410) 867-7100
Harwood, MD 20776
(410) 867-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,080 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Old Mill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Patriot Ln
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 969-9010
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 969-9010
Gr: 9-12 | 1,832 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
Northeast High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1121 Duvall Hwy
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-6400
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,387 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1111.
Annapolis High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2700 Riva Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 266-5240
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 266-5240
Gr: 9-12 | 2,075 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1212.
North County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 East 1st Avenue
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 222-6970
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 222-6970
Gr: 9-12 | 2,161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1313.
Meade High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Clark Road
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 674-7710
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 674-7710
Gr: 9-12 | 2,045 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1414.
Glen Burnie High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7550 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 761-8950
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 761-8950
Gr: 9-12 | 2,226 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1515.
Aacps Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
241 Peninsula Farm Road
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-1082
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-1082
Gr: 3-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1616.
Anne Arundel Evening High School
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Robinson Road
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 544-0182
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 544-0182
Gr: 9-12 | 439 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1717.
Phoenix Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
245 Clay Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1650
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1650
Gr: 6-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1818.
Mary Moss At Adams Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1411 Cedar Park Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Gr: K-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Central Special School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
140 Stepney Ln
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5885
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5885
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Marley Glen School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Scott Ave
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(443) 572-0080
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(443) 572-0080
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2121.
Ruth Parker Eason School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
648 Old Mill Rd
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3815
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3815
Gr: PK-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Center Of Applied Technology-north
Vocational School
800 Stevenson Rd
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 969-3100
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 969-3100
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Center Of Applied Technology-south
Vocational School
211 Central Ave E
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5900
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5900
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
8065 New Cut Road
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 222-6430
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 222-6430
Gr: 9-12 | 1,608 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Studio 39
Alternative School
291 Locust Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 280-1501
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 280-1501
Gr: 9-12
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