For the 2025 school year, there are 16 blue ribbon public high schools serving 20,807 students in Maryland.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Maryland are Eastern Technical High School, River Hill High School and Winston Churchill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maryland blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Maryland blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Eastern Technical High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Maryland (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Eastern Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1100 Mace Ave
Essex, MD 21221
(443) 809-0190
Essex, MD 21221
(443) 809-0190
Gr: 9-12 | 1,276 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
River Hill High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12101 Clarksville Pike
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 313-7120
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 313-7120
Gr: 9-12 | 1,462 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Winston Churchill High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11300 Gainsborough Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-5400
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,203 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Western School Of Technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Kenwood Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228
(443) 809-0840
Catonsville, MD 21228
(443) 809-0840
Gr: 9-12 | 953 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Urbana High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3471 Campus Dr
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 236-7600
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 236-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
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 | 1,817 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Hereford High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17301 York Rd
Parkton, MD 21120
(443) 809-1905
Parkton, MD 21120
(443) 809-1905
Gr: 9-12 | 1,200 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Towson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
69 Cedar Ave
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 809-3608
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 809-3608
Gr: 9-12 | 1,650 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Oakdale High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5850 Eaglehead Drive
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 566-9400
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 566-9400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,679 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1010.
George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
938 York Rd
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2775
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2775
Gr: 9-12 | 1,015 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1111.
Century High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
355 Ronsdale Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 386-4400
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 386-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,083 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1212.
Boonsboro High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Campus Ave
Boonsboro, MD 21713
(301) 766-8022
Boonsboro, MD 21713
(301) 766-8022
Gr: 9-12 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1313.
Smithsburg High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
66 N Main St
Smithsburg, MD 21783
(301) 766-8337
Smithsburg, MD 21783
(301) 766-8337
Gr: 9-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1414.
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 | 1,073 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1515.
Northern Garrett High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
86 Pride Pkwy
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8668
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8668
Gr: 9-12 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1616.
Western High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4600 Falls Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-7040
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-7040
Gr: 9-12 | 1,328 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Maryland?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Maryland include Eastern Technical High School, River Hill High School and Winston Churchill High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Maryland?
16 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Maryland.
What is the racial composition of students in Maryland?
Maryland blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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