Best Public Schools in Pylesville, MD

Summary:

The city of Pylesville, Maryland is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school: North Harford High, North Harford Middle, and North Harford Elementary. These schools are part of the Harford County Public Schools district.

Among the 3 schools, North Harford Elementary stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the top 25% of Maryland elementary schools with a 4-star rating. The school's test scores significantly exceed the Harford County and Maryland averages, with 48.7% of students proficient in MCAP Mathematics compared to just 24.9% and 24.1% at the county and state levels, respectively. In contrast, North Harford High appears to be the weakest performer, with its statewide ranking declining over the past 3 years.

The data also reveals some interesting demographic and socioeconomic trends. All 3 schools have a very high percentage of White students, ranging from 89.84% at the high school to 92.49% at the elementary school. Additionally, North Harford Elementary has the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 31.09%, suggesting it serves a more economically disadvantaged population compared to the middle and high schools. These factors may contribute to the stark differences in academic performance observed across the district.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)							MCAP English Language Arts (2024)								MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Algebra II (2024)	MCAP Geometry (2024)	MCAP Science (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 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 5th Grade	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Harford Middle	Public	6-8	112 Pylesville Rd	Pylesville	21132	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-3658	867	61	14.3	21.5%	788 (90.9%)	11 (1.3%)	33 (3.8%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.6%)	67.1	86^th of 328 public middle schools	73.8%		67.7	85^th of 322 public middle schools	73.6%	1				27.9	13.5	6.3	26.7				69.5	56.6	63.8		63.4	57.5		66.7		38.1	$17,193	$1,629	$15,564
North Harford High	Public, Magnet	9-12	211 Pylesville Rd	Pylesville	21132	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 638-3650	1,161	74	15.7	23.7%	1,018 (87.7%)	22 (1.9%)	55 (4.7%)	13 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	43 (3.7%)	34.8	107^th of 146 public high schools	26.7%		40.3	82^nd of 127 public high schools	35.4%	25							15.2							60.9	60.9	13.5	27.5	8.4			$15,775	$1,342	$14,433
North Harford Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	120 Pylesville Rd	Pylesville	21132	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-3670	404	26	15.8	28.2%	374 (92.6%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.7%)	77.1	190^th of 859 public elementary schools	77.9%		70.3	231^st of 855 public elementary schools	73.0%	41	58.5	43.1	43.8				48.7	69.2	63.8	56.3					63.1				34.9		$17,079	$1,507	$15,572

Cities Near Pylesville

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Jarrettsville	4.66 mi	2	44^th
White Hall	5.37 mi	1	23^rd
Forest Hill	8.01 mi	2	41^st
Bel Air	9.28 mi	16	71^st
Street	9.48 mi	1	64^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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.