For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public high schools serving 27,162 students in Anne Arundel County, MD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Anne Arundel County, MD are Severna Park High School, Broadneck High School and Chesapeake Science Point. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anne Arundel County, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Anne Arundel County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public high schools.
Anne Arundel County, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crofton High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Anne Arundel County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Severna Park High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
60 Robinson Rd
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 544-0900
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 544-0900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,842 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Broadneck High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1265 Green Holly Dr
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 757-1300
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 757-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,143 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Chesapeake Science Point
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7321 Parkway Drive South
Hanover, MD 21076
(443) 757-5277
Hanover, MD 21076
(443) 757-5277
Gr: PK-12 | 1,051 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
South River High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Central Ave E
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5600
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,680 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Crofton High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2291 Davidsonville Road
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 451-5300
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 451-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,906 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Chesapeake High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4798 Mountain Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 255-9600
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 255-9600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,540 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Arundel High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Annapolis Rd
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 674-6500
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 674-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,778 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
Southern High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4400 Solomons Island Rd
Harwood, MD 20776
(410) 867-7100
Harwood, MD 20776
(410) 867-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,080 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8400 River Rd
Laurel, MD 20724
(202) 299-3227
Laurel, MD 20724
(202) 299-3227
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #1010.
Old Mill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Patriot Ln
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 969-9010
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 969-9010
Gr: 9-12 | 1,832 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1111.
Northeast High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1121 Duvall Hwy
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-6400
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,387 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1212.
Annapolis High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2700 Riva Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 266-5240
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 266-5240
Gr: 9-12 | 2,075 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1313.
North County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 East 1st Avenue
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 222-6970
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 222-6970
Gr: 9-12 | 2,161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1414.
Meade High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Clark Road
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 674-7710
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 674-7710
Gr: 9-12 | 2,045 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1515.
Glen Burnie High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7550 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 761-8950
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 761-8950
Gr: 9-12 | 2,226 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1616.
Aacps Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
241 Peninsula Farm Road
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-1082
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-1082
Gr: 3-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1717.
Anne Arundel Evening High School
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Robinson Road
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 544-0182
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 544-0182
Gr: 9-12 | 439 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1818.
Phoenix Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
245 Clay Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1650
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1650
Gr: 6-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1919.
Mary Moss At Adams Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1411 Cedar Park Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Gr: K-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Central Special School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
140 Stepney Ln
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5885
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5885
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Marley Glen School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Scott Ave
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(443) 572-0080
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(443) 572-0080
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2222.
Ruth Parker Eason School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
648 Old Mill Rd
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3815
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3815
Gr: PK-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Center Of Applied Technology-north
Vocational School
800 Stevenson Rd
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 969-3100
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 969-3100
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Center Of Applied Technology-south
Vocational School
211 Central Ave E
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5900
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5900
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
8065 New Cut Road
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 222-6430
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 222-6430
Gr: 9-12 | 1,608 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Studio 39
Alternative School
291 Locust Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 280-1501
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 280-1501
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Anne Arundel County, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Anne Arundel County, MD include Severna Park High School, Broadneck High School and Chesapeake Science Point.
How many public high schools are located in Anne Arundel County?
25 public high schools are located in Anne Arundel County.
What is the racial composition of students in Anne Arundel County?
Anne Arundel County public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Anne Arundel County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Anne Arundel County include: North County High School vs. Glen Burnie High School, Center Of Applied Technology-south vs. Center Of Applied Technology-north, Ruth Parker Eason School vs. Marley Glen School
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