Best Edgewater Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,791 students in Edgewater, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Edgewater, MD are South River High School and Central Special School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edgewater, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Edgewater have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public high schools.
Edgewater, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South River High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 67% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Edgewater, MD (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Edgewater, Maryland

Edgewater, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
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
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 Edgewater, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Edgewater, MD include South River High School and Central Special School.
How many public high schools are located in Edgewater?
2 public high schools are located in Edgewater.
What is the racial composition of students in Edgewater?
Edgewater public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 67% (majority Black).

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