Best Public Schools in Zip Code 21044

The 21044 zip code area in Howard County, Maryland is home to 9 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the highly-ranked Howard County Public Schools district. While the district as a whole performs exceptionally well, the schools in this area show a mix of high-performing and lower-performing institutions, with some standout schools like Clemens Crossing Elementary and Atholton High leading the pack.

Clemens Crossing Elementary stands out as the top-performing school in the area, ranking 101st out of 859 Maryland elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts the highest proficiency rates in both math and English language arts across all grades. Among the middle schools, Wilde Lake Middle is the highest performer, ranking 111th out of 328 Maryland middle schools and earning a 3-star rating, with the best proficiency rates in Algebra I and Geometry. At the high school level, Atholton High is the standout, ranking 73rd out of 146 Maryland high schools and earning a 3-star rating, with the highest English language arts proficiency rates in the area.

The schools in the 21044 zip code area serve diverse student populations, with varying percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The higher-performing schools tend to have lower percentages of these students, while the lower-performing schools, such as Harpers Choice Middle and Running Brook Elementary, have higher percentages. Interestingly, the spending per student does not seem to directly correlate with the schools' performance, as some of the higher-performing schools have lower spending per student.