For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,613 students in Ridgely, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 67 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Ridgely, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Ridgely, MD are North Caroline High School and Ridgely Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridgely, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Maryland public school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Ridgely have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ridgely, MD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Caroline High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10990 River Rd
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-2332
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-2332
Grades: 9-12
| 1,180 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgely Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
118 N Central Ave
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-3243
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-3243
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: n/an/a
Caroline Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
10855 Central Ave
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-0100
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-0100
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ridgely, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Ridgely, MD include North Caroline High School and Ridgely Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ridgely, MD?
3 public schools are located in Ridgely, MD.
What percentage of students in Ridgely, MD go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Ridgely, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgely, MD?
Ridgely, MD public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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