For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 3,732 students in Towson, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Towson, MD are George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology, Towson High School and Loch Raven High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Towson, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 60% statewide average). High schools in Towson have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Towson, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Towson, MD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
938 York Rd
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2775
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2775
Grades: 9-12
| 1,003 students
Rank: #22.
Towson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
69 Cedar Ave
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 809-3608
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 809-3608
Grades: 9-12
| 1,678 students
Rank: #33.
Loch Raven High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1212 Cowpens Ave
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 887-3525
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 887-3525
Grades: 9-12
| 862 students
Rank: #44.
Bcdc Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-4360
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-4360
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #55.
Ridge/ruxton School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6916 Charles St
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3594
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3594
Grades: PK-12
| 106 students
Rank: #66.
Home Assignments-secondary
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-7515
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-7515
Grades: 8-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast Edlp At Parkville High School
Alternative School
105 W Chesapeake Ave
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Grades: 11-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwest Edlp At Milford Mill Academy
Alternative School
105 W Chesapeake Ave
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Grades: 12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Edlp At Dundalk High School
Alternative School
105 W Chesapeake Ave
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Grades: 10-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest Edlp At Woodlawn High School
Alternative School
105 W Chesapeake Ave
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Grades: 11-12
| 5 students
Towson, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Afternoon Group Learning Centers (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Baltimore County Home & Hospital (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3222
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3222
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Extended Day Learning Program (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Towson, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Towson, MD include George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology, Towson High School and Loch Raven High School.
How many public high schools are located in Towson, MD?
10 public high schools are located in Towson, MD.
What is the racial composition of students in Towson, MD?
Towson, MD public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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