Top 10 Best Anne Arundel County Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public high schools serving 26,608 students in Anne Arundel County, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Anne Arundel County, MD are Severna Park High School, Broadneck High School and South River High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anne Arundel County, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Anne Arundel County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public high schools.
Anne Arundel County, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Severna Park High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 67% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Anne Arundel County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Severna Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
60 Robinson Rd
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 544-0900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,873 students
Rank: #22.
Broadneck High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1265 Green Holly Dr
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 757-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,174 students
Rank: #33.
South River High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 Central Ave E
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,649 students
Rank: #44.
Chesapeake Science Point
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7321 Parkway Drive South
Hanover, MD 21076
(443) 757-5277
Grades: 6-12
| 502 students
Rank: #55.
Crofton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2291 Davidsonville Road
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 451-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,805 students
Rank: #66.
Chesapeake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4798 Mountain Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 255-9600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,419 students
Rank: #77.
Arundel High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 Annapolis Rd
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 674-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,617 students
Rank: #88.
Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8400 River Rd
Laurel, MD 20724
(202) 299-3227
Grades: 7-12
| 35 students
Rank: #99.
Southern High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4400 Solomons Island Rd
Harwood, MD 20776
(410) 867-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,066 students
Rank: #1010.
Old Mill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 Patriot Ln
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 969-9010
Grades: 9-12
| 2,445 students
Rank: #1111.
Northeast High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1121 Duvall Hwy
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,390 students
Rank: #1212.
Annapolis High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2700 Riva Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 266-5240
Grades: 9-12
| 2,127 students
Rank: #1313.
North County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10 East 1st Avenue
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 222-6970
Grades: 9-12
| 2,451 students
Rank: #1414.
Meade High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Clark Road
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 674-7710
Grades: 9-12
| 2,330 students
Rank: #1515.
Glen Burnie High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7550 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 761-8950
Grades: 9-12
| 2,324 students
Rank: #1616.
Anne Arundel Evening High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Robinson Road
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 544-0182
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students
Rank: #1717.
Aacps Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
241 Peninsula Farm Road
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-1082
Grades: 3-12
| 478 students
Rank: #1818.
Mary Moss At Adams Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
245 Clay Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Grades: 6-9
| 35 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Central Special School
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Stepney Ln
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5885
Grades: PK-12
| 142 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Marley Glen School
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Scott Ave
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(443) 572-0080
Grades: PK-11
| 119 students
Rank: #2121.
Phoenix Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1411 Cedar Park Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1650
Grades: 1-12
| 229 students
Rank: #2222.
Ruth Parker Eason School
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
648 Old Mill Rd
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3815
Grades: PK-12
| 156 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Anne Arundel County, MD

Anne Arundel County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2700 Riva Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 224-2924
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
7550 Baltimore/annapolis Blvd
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 761-3664
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
245 Clay Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Grades: 6-8
| 63 students
Kipp Harbor Academy At Annapolis (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
135 Stepney Lane
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5075
Grades: 5
| 62 students
45 Community Pl
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 222-3836
Grades: 9-10
| 57 students
1100 Clark Rd
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 674-7415
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
3201 Oak Hill Dr
Laurel, MD 20724
(240) 456-5080
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Oakhill (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3201 Oak Hill Dr
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 497-8303
Grades: 6-12
| 149 students
291 Locust Ave
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1650
Grades: K-12
| 233 students
201 Central Ave East
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-0462
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Anne Arundel County, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Anne Arundel County, MD include Severna Park High School, Broadneck High School and South River High School.
How many public high schools are located in Anne Arundel County?
22 public high schools are located in Anne Arundel County.
What is the racial composition of students in Anne Arundel County?
Anne Arundel County public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 67% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Anne Arundel County are often viewed compared to one another?

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