For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,774 students in Fruitland, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 142 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Fruitland, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Fruitland, MD are Fruitland Intermediate and Bennett Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fruitland, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Fruitland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Fruitland, MD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fruitland Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
208 W Main St
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 677-5805
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 677-5805
Grades: 3-5
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Bennett Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
532 S. Division Street
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 677-5140
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 677-5140
Grades: 6-9
| 906 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fruitland Primary
Magnet School
301 N Division St
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 677-5171
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 677-5171
Grades: PK-2
| 475 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fruitland, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Fruitland, MD include Fruitland Intermediate and Bennett Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Fruitland?
3 public schools are located in Fruitland.
What percentage of students in Fruitland go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Fruitland are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fruitland?
Fruitland public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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