For the 2024 school year, there are 55 public schools serving 37,920 students in Harford County Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
Public Schools in Harford County Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Maryland public school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
55 Schools
1,419 Schools
# Students
37,920 Students
882,159 Students
# Teachers
2,570 Teachers
61,266 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Harford County Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 25 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.73
# American Indian Students
94 Students
2,360 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,250 Students
58,991 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
3,261 Students
182,868 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
21%
# Black Students
7,784 Students
292,530 Students
% Black Students
21%
33%
# White Students
22,643 Students
298,961 Students
% White Students
60%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
60 Students
1,299 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,789 Students
44,853 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
991
27,787
# Students in K Grade:
2,770
61,787
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,718
61,676
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,752
63,648
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,663
64,034
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,731
64,411
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,812
65,709
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,790
65,326
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,933
67,401
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,103
69,286
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,565
83,187
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,830
66,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,626
60,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,636
60,875
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,423 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,738. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,723 is less than the state median of $18,654. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$699 MM
$17,412 MM
Spending
$634 MM
$16,456 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,423
$19,738
Spending / Student
$16,723
$18,654
Best Harford County Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harford Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
200 Thomas Run Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3804
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3804
Grades: 9-12
| 992 students
Rank: #22.
Fallston High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2301 Carrs Mill Rd
Fallston, MD 21047
(410) 638-4120
Fallston, MD 21047
(410) 638-4120
Grades: 9-12
| 982 students
Rank: #33.
Patterson Mill High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
85 Patterson Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4640
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4640
Grades: 9-12
| 802 students
Rank: #44.
Bel Air High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Heighe St
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4600
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,522 students
Rank: #55.
North Harford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
211 Pylesville Rd
Pylesville, MD 21132
(410) 638-3650
Pylesville, MD 21132
(410) 638-3650
Grades: 9-12
| 1,221 students
Rank: #66.
C. Milton Wright High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1301 N Fountain Green Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4110
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,331 students
Rank: #77.
Havre De Grace High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
445 Lewis Lane
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6600
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 771 students
Rank: #88.
Aberdeen High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
251 Paradise Rd
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5500
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,469 students
Rank: #99.
Edgewood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2415 Willoughby Beach Rd
Edgewood, MD 21040
(410) 612-1500
Edgewood, MD 21040
(410) 612-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,396 students
Rank: #1010.
Joppatowne High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 Joppa Farm Rd
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 612-1510
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 612-1510
Grades: 9-12
| 786 students
Rank: #1111.
Bel Air Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 E Lee St
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4160
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4160
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #1212.
Jarrettsville Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3818 Norrisville Rd
Jarrettsville, MD 21084
(410) 692-7800
Jarrettsville, MD 21084
(410) 692-7800
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #1313.
Fallston Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2303 Carrs Mill Rd
Fallston, MD 21047
(410) 638-4129
Fallston, MD 21047
(410) 638-4129
Grades: 6-8
| 894 students
Rank: #1414.
Southampton Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Moores Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4150
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4150
Grades: 6-8
| 1,136 students
Rank: #1515.
Youths Benefit Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1901 Fallston Rd
Fallston, MD 21047
(410) 638-4190
Fallston, MD 21047
(410) 638-4190
Grades: PK-5
| 1,103 students
Rank: #1616.
Fountain Green Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
517 Fountain Green Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4220
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4220
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: #1717.
Red Pump Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Red Pump Road
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 809-6244
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 809-6244
Grades: K-5
| 755 students
Rank: #1818.
Patterson Mill Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
85 Patterson Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4640
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4640
Grades: 6-8
| 758 students
Rank: #1919.
Ring Factory Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Emmorton Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4186
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4186
Grades: K-5
| 523 students
Rank: #2020.
Emmorton Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2502 Tollgate Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-3920
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-3920
Grades: K-5
| 546 students
Rank: #2121.
Homestead/wakefield Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 S Main St
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4175
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4175
Grades: PK-5
| 1,047 students
Rank: #2222.
North Harford Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Pylesville Rd
Pylesville, MD 21132
(410) 638-3670
Pylesville, MD 21132
(410) 638-3670
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Rank: #2323.
Bel Air Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
99 Idlewild Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4140
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4140
Grades: 6-8
| 1,354 students
Rank: #2424.
Forest Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Osborne Pkwy
Forest Hill, MD 21050
(410) 638-4262
Forest Hill, MD 21050
(410) 638-4262
Grades: K-5
| 462 students
Rank: #2525.
Prospect Mill Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 Prospect Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3817
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3817
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #2626.
North Harford Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 Pylesville Rd
Pylesville, MD 21132
(410) 638-3658
Pylesville, MD 21132
(410) 638-3658
Grades: 6-8
| 895 students
Rank: #2727.
Darlington Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2119 Shuresville Rd
Darlington, MD 21034
(410) 638-3700
Darlington, MD 21034
(410) 638-3700
Grades: K-5
| 100 students
Rank: #2828.
Hickory Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2100 Conowingo Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4170
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4170
Grades: K-5
| 632 students
Rank: #2929.
Forest Hill Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2407 Rocks Rd
Forest Hill, MD 21050
(410) 638-4166
Forest Hill, MD 21050
(410) 638-4166
Grades: K-5
| 467 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Churchville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2935 Level Rd
Churchville, MD 21028
(410) 638-3800
Churchville, MD 21028
(410) 638-3800
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
North Bend Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1445 N Bend Rd
Jarrettsville, MD 21084
(410) 692-7815
Jarrettsville, MD 21084
(410) 692-7815
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #3232.
Norrisville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5302 Norrisville Rd
White Hall, MD 21161
(410) 692-7810
White Hall, MD 21161
(410) 692-7810
Grades: K-5
| 207 students
Rank: #3333.
Abingdon Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
399 Singer Rd
Abingdon, MD 21009
(410) 638-3910
Abingdon, MD 21009
(410) 638-3910
Grades: PK-5
| 622 students
Rank: #3434.
Meadowvale Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
910 Grace View Dr
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6622
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6622
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #3535.
Havre De Grace Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Juniata St
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6616
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6616
Grades: PK-5
| 602 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harford County Public Schools School District?
Harford County Public Schools School District manages 55 public schools serving 37,920 students.
What is the rank of Harford County Public Schools School District?
Harford County Public Schools School District is ranked #9 out of 25 school districts in Maryland (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Harford County Public Schools School District?
60% of Harford County Public Schools School District students are White, 21% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harford County Public Schools School District?
Harford County Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What is Harford County Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,723 is less than the state median of $18,654. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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