For the 2024 school year, there are 27 top school districts in Maryland, serving 882,065 students.
The most diverse district is Howard County Public Schools School District, with a diversity score of 0.77.
The largest school district is Montgomery County Public Schools School District, serving 158,231 students.
The highest graduation rate school district is Calvert County Public Schools School District, with 96% graduation rate.
Top Maryland School Districts (2024)
School District
# Students
Diversity Score
Graduation %
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