Calvert County Public Schools School District
School District · Prince Frederick, Maryland
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
24
12 elem, 6 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,606
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
24
12 elem, 6 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,606
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Evaluating Calvert County Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Calvert County Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Mount Harmony Elementary
Owings · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Huntingtown Elementary
Huntingtown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Beach Elementary
Chesapeake Beach · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Maryland rank
#12 of 24
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Maryland avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,606
$3,684 vs Maryland median
District size
15,179 students
Typical than Maryland median
The short answer
Calvert County Public Schools ranks #12 of 24 Maryland districts by overall school rating. Calvert County Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 23 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mount Harmony Elementary (8.3/10), Huntingtown Elementary (8.2/10), and Beach Elementary (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.2/10 despite 60% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Calvert County Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Calvert County Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (23 of 24). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Harmony Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Huntingtown Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Beach Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Sunderland Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Windy Hill Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Calvert Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Northern High | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Mutual Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Huntingtown High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Windy Hill Middle | 7.0 / 10 |
See all 24 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Calvert County Public Schools
Calvert County Public Schools is a Prince Frederick, Maryland school district serving 24 schools. The district educates 15,179 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. The district invests $14,606 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Calvert County Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mount Harmony Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Calvert County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 59.3% and ELA proficiency of 66.8%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Calvert County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Calvert County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Calvert County Public Schools
24 schools Elementary Schools 12
Middle Schools 6
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Maryland
- City
- Prince Frederick
- Total Enrollment
- 15,179
- Teachers (FTE)
- 985
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Calvert County Public Schools?
Calvert County Public Schools has 24 schools in total — 12 elementary, 6 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Calvert County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Calvert County Public Schools is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Calvert County Public Schools?
Calvert County Public Schools spends $14,606 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Calvert County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Calvert County Public Schools is 15.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Calvert County Public Schools?
Mount Harmony Elementary is the highest-rated school in Calvert County Public Schools with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Calvert County Public Schools?
Across schools in Calvert County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Calvert County Public Schools compare to other districts in Maryland?
Calvert County Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 24 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Maryland by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Maryland Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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