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Howard County Public Schools

Howard County, Maryland

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

77

public schools

Total Enrollment

57,676

students

School Districts

1

district

Directory guide

How to use the Howard County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Maryland; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Howard County has one district entry in this county file: Howard County Public Schools. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.

Community spread

School records are spread across 14 listed communities. Columbia has the most listed schools, with 23 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 42 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

12 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

77

in Howard County

Reported Enrollment

57,676

77 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary42
Middle20
High13
Other2

1 School District in Howard County

Howard County Public Schools

77 schools
57,676 students enrolled

77 Public Schools in Howard County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 12 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 77 matching schools

Reservoir High

Howard County Public Schools

Fulton, 20759 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,837 students

Howard High

Howard County Public Schools

Ellicott City, 21043 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,741 students

Marriotts Ridge High

Howard County Public Schools

Marriottsville, 21104 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,716 students

Long Reach High

Howard County Public Schools

Columbia, 21045 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,714 students

Mount Hebron High

Howard County Public Schools

Ellicott City, 21042 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,621 students

Atholton High

Howard County Public Schools

Columbia, 21044 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,467 students

River Hill High

Howard County Public Schools

Clarksville, 21029 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,424 students

Oakland Mills High

Howard County Public Schools

Columbia, 21045 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,401 students

Centennial High

Howard County Public Schools

Ellicott City, 21042 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,392 students

Wilde Lake High

Howard County Public Schools

Columbia, 21044 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,341 students

Glenelg High

Howard County Public Schools

Glenelg, 21737 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,339 students

Hammond High

Howard County Public Schools

Columbia, 21046 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,287 students

Mount View Middle

Howard County Public Schools

Marriottsville, 21104 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle894 students

Fulton Elementary

Howard County Public Schools

Fulton, 20759 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary879 students

Veterans Elementary

Howard County Public Schools

Ellicott City, 21043 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–5Primary870 students

Waverly Elementary

Howard County Public Schools

Ellicott City, 21042 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–5Primary867 students

Hanover Hills

Howard County Public Schools

Hanover, 21076 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–5Primary864 students

Thomas Viaduct

Howard County Public Schools

Hanover, 21076 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle858 students

Pointers Run Elementary

Howard County Public Schools

Clarksville, 21029 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary812 students

Burleigh Manor Middle School

Howard County Public Schools

Ellicott City, 21042 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle806 students

Howard County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Howard County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Maryland. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Howard County public school directory?

The directory lists 77 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Howard County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Howard County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Howard County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 12 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Howard County?

This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.

← Back to Howard County Education OverviewCounty school score: 85/100

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.