Best Public Schools in Zip Code 21793


Summary:

The 21793 zip code area in Maryland is home to 5 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Frederick County Public Schools district. While the schools generally perform above district and state averages, there are notable differences in their academic achievements and student demographics.

Glade Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking in the top 20% of Maryland elementary schools and outperforming the district and state on standardized tests in both mathematics and English Language Arts. In contrast, Walkersville High has experienced a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 31st out of 225 Maryland high schools in 2021-2022 to 111th out of 146 in 2023-2024, accompanied by lower proficiency rates in mathematics and Algebra II.

The schools in the 21793 zip code also vary in their student demographics, with Glade Elementary having a higher percentage of white students (72.2%) compared to Walkersville Elementary (42.82%) and Walkersville High (59.27%). Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch ranges from 28.85% at Glade Elementary to 47.31% at Walkersville Elementary, indicating varying levels of economic disadvantage among the student populations.








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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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