Anne Arundel County Schools & Education
Anne Arundel County, Maryland
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
66/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
89.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,039
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,395
School Score
66/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#17
of 24 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Anne Arundel County
Measured School Summary
Anne Arundel County performs at an average level with a school score of 66/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.0%.
Funding Context
Anne Arundel County spends $10,039 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 9% below the Maryland average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Anne Arundel County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
126 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
66/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #17 of 24 Maryland counties with school score data.
Completion
89.0%
0.4 pts below the state average
Funding context
$10,039
$356 below the state average
School coverage
126
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Anne Arundel County has 126 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Anne Arundel County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Anne Arundel County Public Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 126 of 126 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#17
of 24 Maryland counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
84,452 students
126 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Anne Arundel County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 126 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Anne Arundel County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Robust Suburban Education Infrastructure
Anne Arundel County operates a massive network of 126 public schools serving over 84,452 students. The landscape includes 81 elementary schools, 20 middle schools, and 15 high schools, alongside 10 specialized centers. This single-district system is one of the largest in the state, providing comprehensive services across the Chesapeake region.
Large High Schools and Charter Options
Anne Arundel County Public Schools manages the vast majority of the county’s 84,452 students across 126 campuses. The county includes two charter schools, representing 1.6% of the total school landscape, offering specialized alternatives to the traditional curriculum. Large high schools like North County High, which enrolls 2,451 students, serve as major community hubs.
A Primarily Suburban School Experience
Education here is overwhelmingly suburban, with 116 schools located in suburban locales and only 7 in rural areas. Schools are large, averaging 687 students per campus, which allows for diverse extracurricular and elective offerings. From the massive North County High to smaller elementary buildings, the county offers a variety of campus sizes.
School Overview
Total Schools
126
in Anne Arundel County
Reported Enrollment
84,452
126 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
2
2% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Anne Arundel County
126 Public Schools in Anne Arundel County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 22 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 126 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North County High | Profile | Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Glen Burnie, 21061Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,451 |
| Old Mill High | Profile | Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Millersville, 21108Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,445 |
| Meade High | Profile | Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Ft Meade, 20755Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,330 |
| Glen Burnie High | Profile | Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Glen Burnie, 21060Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,324 |
| Broadneck High | Profile | Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Annapolis, 21409Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,174 |
| Annapolis High | Profile | Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Annapolis, 21401Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,127 |
| Severna Park High | Profile | Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Severna Park, 21146Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,873 |
| Crofton High School | Profile | Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Gambrills, 21054Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,805 |
| South River High | Profile | Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Edgewater, 21037Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,649 |
| Arundel High | Profile | Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Gambrills, 21054Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,617 |
| Chesapeake High | Profile | Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Pasadena, 21122Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,419 |
| Severna Park Middle | Profile | Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Severna Park, 21146Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,399 |
| Northeast High | Profile | Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Pasadena, 21122Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,390 |
| Crofton Middle | Profile | Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Gambrills, 21054Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,374 |
| Central Middle | Profile | Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Edgewater, 21037Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,299 |
| Arundel Middle | Profile | Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Odenton, 21113Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,286 |
| Lindale Middle | Profile | Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Linthicum, 21090Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,178 |
| Chesapeake Bay Middle | Profile | Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Pasadena, 21122Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,067 |
| Southern High | Profile | Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Harwood, 20776Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,066 |
| Old Mill Middle South | Profile | Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Millersville, 21108Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 979 |
North County High
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Glen Burnie, 21061 / Suburb: Large
Old Mill High
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Millersville, 21108 / Suburb: Large
Meade High
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Ft Meade, 20755 / Suburb: Large
Glen Burnie High
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Glen Burnie, 21060 / Suburb: Large
Broadneck High
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Annapolis, 21409 / Suburb: Large
Annapolis High
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Annapolis, 21401 / Suburb: Large
Severna Park High
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Severna Park, 21146 / Suburb: Large
Crofton High School
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Gambrills, 21054 / Suburb: Large
South River High
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Edgewater, 21037 / Suburb: Large
Arundel High
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Gambrills, 21054 / Suburb: Large
Chesapeake High
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Pasadena, 21122 / Suburb: Large
Severna Park Middle
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Severna Park, 21146 / Suburb: Large
Northeast High
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Pasadena, 21122 / Suburb: Large
Crofton Middle
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Gambrills, 21054 / Suburb: Large
Central Middle
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Edgewater, 21037 / Suburb: Large
Arundel Middle
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Odenton, 21113 / Suburb: Large
Lindale Middle
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Linthicum, 21090 / Suburb: Large
Chesapeake Bay Middle
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Pasadena, 21122 / Suburb: Large
Southern High
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Harwood, 20776 / Rural: Fringe
Old Mill Middle South
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Millersville, 21108 / Suburb: Large
Additional School Profiles
Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,039
State avg $10,395
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Schools in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Anne Arundel County, Maryland?
Anne Arundel County operates a massive network of 126 public schools serving over 84,452 students. The landscape includes 81 elementary schools, 20 middle schools, and 15 high schools, alongside 10 specialized centers. This single-district system is one of the largest in the state, providing comprehensive services across the Chesapeake region.
What are the major school districts in Anne Arundel County, Maryland?
Anne Arundel County Public Schools manages the vast majority of the county’s 84,452 students across 126 campuses. The county includes two charter schools, representing 1.6% of the total school landscape, offering specialized alternatives to the traditional curriculum. Large high schools like North County High, which enrolls 2,451 students, serve as major community hubs.
What is the school experience like in Anne Arundel County?
Education here is overwhelmingly suburban, with 116 schools located in suburban locales and only 7 in rural areas. Schools are large, averaging 687 students per campus, which allows for diverse extracurricular and elective offerings. From the massive North County High to smaller elementary buildings, the county offers a variety of campus sizes.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.