For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,105 students in Elkton, MD.
The top-ranked public high school in Elkton, MD is Elkton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkton, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Elkton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Elkton, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elkton High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Elkton, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elkton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 James St
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5000
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,105 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Cecil County School Of Technology
Vocational School
912 Appleton Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 392-8879
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 392-8879
Gr: 9-12
Elkton, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Providence School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3035 Singerly Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5660
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5660
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Elkton, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Elkton, MD include Elkton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Elkton?
2 public high schools are located in Elkton.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkton?
Elkton public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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