North County High School is an Anne Arundel County Public Schools high school located in Glen Burnie, Maryland, United States. The school was established in 1990 as a result of the merger of Andover High School and Brooklyn Park High School.
Serving 2,161 students in grades 9-12, North County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,161 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North County High serves the northern part of Glen Burnie, MD, covering an area of approximately 27.3 square miles. Most students can expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being around 4.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
North County High School's student population of 2,161 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 143 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,161 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
143 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
School Motto
Greatness is within every Knight
School Rankings
North County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North County High School is 0.74, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#644 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
78%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.4%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Red, Silver
School Mascot
Knight
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North County High School's ranking?
North County High School is ranked #644 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are North County High School often compared to?
North County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glen Burnie High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of North County High School?
The graduation rate of North County High School is 78%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend North County High School?
2,161 students attend North County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of North County High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North County High School?
North County High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does North County High School offer ?
North County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North County High School part of?
North County High School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
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