For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 349 students in the neighborhood of Poppleton, Baltimore, MD.
The top-ranked public school in Poppleton is Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Poppleton, Baltimore, MD public school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Poppleton, Baltimore, MD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W Saratoga Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1290
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1290
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Poppleton, Baltimore, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Poppleton, Baltimore, MD include Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Poppleton, Baltimore?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Poppleton, Baltimore.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Poppleton, Baltimore?
the neighborhood of Poppleton, Baltimore public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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