For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,007 students in Essex, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Essex, MD are Eastern Technical High School, Kenwood High School and Chesapeake High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Essex, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 60% statewide average). High schools in Essex have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Essex, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Maryland average of 87%.
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 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Maryland public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Essex, MD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastern Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 Mace Ave
Essex, MD 21221
(443) 809-0190
Essex, MD 21221
(443) 809-0190
Grades: 9-12
| 1,215 students
Rank: #22.
Kenwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Stemmers Run Rd
Essex, MD 21221
(443) 809-0153
Essex, MD 21221
(443) 809-0153
Grades: 9-12
| 1,821 students
Rank: #33.
Chesapeake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Turkey Point Rd
Essex, MD 21221
(443) 809-0100
Essex, MD 21221
(443) 809-0100
Grades: 9-12
| 971 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Essex, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Essex, MD include Eastern Technical High School, Kenwood High School and Chesapeake High School.
How many public high schools are located in Essex, MD?
3 public high schools are located in Essex, MD.
What is the racial composition of students in Essex, MD?
Essex, MD public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Maryland public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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