Best Public Schools in Harwood, MD

Summary:

The city of Harwood, Maryland has only one public high school, Southern High, which serves grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,066 students. While Southern High's performance on English Language Arts (ELA) assessments exceeds the Anne Arundel County and Maryland state averages, its Mathematics proficiency lags behind, suggesting a need to strengthen math instruction and support for students in this subject area.

Demographically, Southern High's student population is predominantly White (63.88%), with significant Hispanic (21.86%) and African American (7.97%) representation. The school serves a substantial population of economically disadvantaged students, with nearly 40% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's mixed academic performance, and the relatively high per-student spending of $15,901 indicates efforts to provide additional resources and support for these students.

Overall, Southern High's academic performance has been inconsistent, with the school's ranking among Maryland high schools fluctuating from 45th out of 146 schools in 2023-2024 to 87th out of 127 schools in 2022-2023. While the school excels in ELA, the lower Mathematics proficiency compared to the district and state averages suggests a need for targeted improvement efforts in this subject area. Continued focus on addressing the needs of the school's diverse student population and implementing effective strategies to enhance academic outcomes will be crucial for Southern High's future success.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)	MCAP English Language Arts (2024)		MCAP Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Southern High	Public	9-12	4400 Solomons Island Rd	Harwood	20776	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 867-7100	1,073	67	16.0	40.0%	659 (61.4%)	83 (7.7%)	256 (23.9%)	6 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	63 (5.9%)	53.1	45^th of 146 public high schools	69.2%		38.2	87^th of 127 public high schools	31.5%	42	5.8	67.4	67.4	5.8	$17,659	$1,546	$16,113

Cities Near Harwood

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Lothian	3.05 mi	2	145^th
Davidsonville	3.48 mi	1	19^th
Galesville	4.32 mi	1
Edgewater	4.86 mi	7	43^rd
Upper Marlboro	5.46 mi	17	186^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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