For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,115 students in Lusby, MD.
The top-ranked public schools in Lusby, MD are Patuxent High School, Dowell Elementary School and Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lusby, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Lusby have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lusby, MD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Patuxent High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12485 Southern Connector Boule
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-8840
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-8840
Gr: 9-12 | 1,008 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Dowell Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12680 H G Trueman Rd
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-9480
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-9480
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11655 Hg Trueman Rd
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-9710
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-9710
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Mill Creek Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12200 Southern Connector Blvd
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-9190
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-9190
Gr: 6-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9615 H G Trueman Rd
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-9250
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-9250
Gr: 6-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Lusby, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
35 Appeal Lane
Lusby, MD 20657
(410) 535-7830
Lusby, MD 20657
(410) 535-7830
Gr: PK-2 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lusby, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in Lusby, MD include Patuxent High School, Dowell Elementary School and Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus.
How many public schools are located in Lusby?
5 public schools are located in Lusby.
What is the racial composition of students in Lusby?
Lusby public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Lusby are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lusby include: Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus vs. Dowell Elementary School, Mill Creek Middle School vs. Southern Middle School, Dowell Elementary School vs. Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus
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