For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 3,737 students in Towson, MD. The top ranked public high schools in Towson, MD are Towson High School, George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology and Bcdc Educational Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Towson, 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 68% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Towson have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public high schools.
Towson, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Towson, MD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Towson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
69 Cedar Ave
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 809-3608
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 809-3608
Grades: 9-12
| 1,676 students
Rank: #22.
George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
938 York Rd
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2775
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2775
Grades: 9-12
| 984 students
Rank: #33.
Bcdc Educational Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-4360
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-4360
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: #44.
Loch Raven High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1212 Cowpens Ave
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 887-3525
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 887-3525
Grades: 9-12
| 891 students
Rank: #55.
Home Assignments-secondary
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-7515
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-7515
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
Rank: #66.
Ridge/ruxton School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6916 Charles St
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3594
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3594
Grades: PK-12
| 104 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast Edlp At Parkville High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
105 W Chesapeake Ave
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Grades: 12
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwest Edlp At Milford Mill Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
105 W Chesapeake Ave
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Grades: 12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Edlp At Dundalk High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
105 W Chesapeake Ave
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Grades: 11-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest Edlp At Woodlawn High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
105 W Chesapeake Ave
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Grades: 10-12
| 7 students
Towson, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Afternoon Group Learning Centers (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Baltimore County Home & Hospital (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3222
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3222
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Extended Day Learning Program (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Towson, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Towson, MD include Towson High School, George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology and Bcdc Educational Center. Towson has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Maryland.
How many public high schools are located in Towson?
10 public high schools are located in Towson.
What is the racial composition of students in Towson?
Towson public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 67% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Towson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Towson include: George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology vs. Towson High School, Towson High School vs. George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology
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