For the 2025 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 21% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Patuxent High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12485 Southern Connector Boule
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-8840
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-8840
Grades: 9-12
| 1,008 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 589 students
Rank: #33.
Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11655 Hg Trueman Rd
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-9710
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-9710
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Rank: #44.
Mill Creek Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12200 Southern Connector Blvd
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-9190
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-9190
Grades: 6-8
| 429 students
Rank: #55.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 7% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 430 students
Lusby, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
35 Appeal Lane
Lusby, MD 20657
(410) 535-7830
Lusby, MD 20657
(410) 535-7830
Grades: PK-2
| 473 students
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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