For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 5,003 students in Calvert County, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Calvert County, MD are Northern High School, Huntingtown High School and Calvert High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calvert County, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Calvert County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public high schools.
Calvert County, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Huntingtown 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 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Calvert County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2950 Chaneyville Rd
Owings, MD 20736
(443) 550-8950
Owings, MD 20736
(443) 550-8950
Grades: 9-12
| 1,511 students
Rank: #22.
Huntingtown High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4125 N Solomons Island Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(443) 550-8810
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(443) 550-8810
Grades: 9-12
| 1,324 students
Rank: #33.
Calvert High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
520 Fox Run Blvd
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(443) 550-8880
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(443) 550-8880
Grades: 9-12
| 1,117 students
Rank: #44.
Patuxent High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12485 Southern Connector Boule
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-8840
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-8840
Grades: 9-12
| 1,008 students
Rank: #55.
Calvert Country School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Dares Beach Rd
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(443) 550-9910
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(443) 550-9910
Grades: 2-12
| 41 students
Rank: n/an/a
Calvert County Alternative School
Alternative School
330 Dorsey Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(443) 550-7164
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(443) 550-7164
Grades: 10
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career And Technology Academy
Vocational School
330 Dorsey Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(443) 550-9940
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(443) 550-9940
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Calvert County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Calvert County Evening High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1305 Dares Beach Rd
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(410) 535-7333
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(410) 535-7333
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Calvert County Home & Hospital School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1305 Dares Beach Rd
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(410) 535-7232
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(410) 535-7232
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
35 Appeal Lane
Lusby, MD 20657
(410) 535-7830
Lusby, MD 20657
(410) 535-7830
Grades: PK-2
| 473 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Calvert County, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Calvert County, MD include Northern High School, Huntingtown High School and Calvert High School.
How many public high schools are located in Calvert County?
7 public high schools are located in Calvert County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calvert County?
Calvert County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Calvert County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Calvert County include: Northern High School vs. Huntingtown High School, Patuxent High School vs. Calvert High School, Huntingtown High School vs. Northern High School
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