Best Edgewater Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,761 students in Edgewater, MD.

The top ranked public high schools in Edgewater, MD are South River High School and Central Special School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Edgewater, MD public high schools have an score of 55% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and score of 59% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Edgewater have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public high schools.

Edgewater, MD public high school have a of 94%, which is more than the Maryland average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is South River High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Edgewater, MD (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

South River High School

Magnet School

(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
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Top 20%

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201 Central Ave E
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5600

Gr: 9-12 | 1,634 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Rank: #22.

Central Special School

Special Education School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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Bottom 50%

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140 Stepney Ln
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5885

Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Rank: n/an/a

Center Of Applied Technology-south

Vocational School

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211 Central Ave E
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5900

Gr: 9-12

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Edgewater, Maryland

Edgewater, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Kipp Harbor Academy At Annapolis (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

135 Stepney Lane
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5075

Gr: 5 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 99%

South River Evening High School (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

201 Central Ave East
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-0462

Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Edgewater, MD?

The top ranked public high schools in Edgewater, MD include South River High School and Central Special School.

How many public high schools are located in Edgewater?

3 public high schools are located in Edgewater.

What is the racial composition of students in Edgewater?

Edgewater public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).