Top 5 Best Calvert County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 5,095 students in Calvert County, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Calvert County, MD are Huntingtown High School, Northern High School and Patuxent High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calvert County, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 60% statewide average). High schools in Calvert County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Maryland public high schools.
Calvert County, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Huntingtown High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Calvert County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Huntingtown High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4125 N Solomons Island Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(443) 550-8810
Grades: 9-12
| 1,358 students
Rank: #22.
Northern High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2950 Chaneyville Rd
Owings, MD 20736
(443) 550-8950
Grades: 9-12
| 1,533 students
Rank: #33.
Patuxent High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12485 Southern Connector Boule
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-8840
Grades: 9-12
| 1,055 students
Rank: #44.
Calvert High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
520 Fox Run Blvd
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(443) 550-8880
Grades: 9-12
| 1,115 students
Rank: #55.
Calvert Country School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1350 Dares Beach Rd
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(443) 550-9910
Grades: 4-12
| 33 students
Rank: #66.
Calvert County Alternative School
Alternative School
330 Dorsey Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(443) 550-7164
Grades: 12
| 1 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Calvert County, MD

Calvert County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1305 Dares Beach Rd
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(410) 535-7333
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1305 Dares Beach Rd
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(410) 535-7232
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
35 Appeal Lane
Lusby, MD 20657
(410) 535-7830
Grades: PK-2
| 473 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Calvert County, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Calvert County, MD include Huntingtown High School, Northern High School and Patuxent High School.
How many public high schools are located in Calvert County, MD?
6 public high schools are located in Calvert County, MD.
What is the racial composition of students in Calvert County, MD?
Calvert County, MD public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).

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