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6.5avg / 10

Calvert County Public Schools School District

School District · Prince Frederick, Maryland

Students: 15,179
Teachers (FTE): 985

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

24

12 elem, 6 mid, 4 high

Enrollment

15,179

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.4:1

How this district compares

Maryland rank

#15 of 24

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

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 #15 of 24 Maryland districts by overall school rating. Calvert County Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 23 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sunderland Elementary (8.8/10), Mutual Elementary (8.8/10), and Calvert Elementary (8.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Mutual Elementary

Rates 8.8/10 despite 33% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 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.

#SchoolRating
1Sunderland Elementary8.8 / 10
2Mutual Elementary8.8 / 10
3Calvert Elementary8.6 / 10
4Windy Hill Middle7.7 / 10
5Barstow Elementary7.5 / 10
6Calvert Middle7.5 / 10
7Northern High7.0 / 10
8Huntingtown High School7.0 / 10
9Calvert High7.0 / 10
10Mount Harmony Elementary6.9 / 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. District-level spending was $14,606 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Calvert County Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Mutual Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.

In standardized testing, Calvert County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 58.1% 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

Math Proficiency58.1%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency66.8%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Calvert County Public Schools with test data.

District Details

State
Maryland
City
Prince Frederick
Total Enrollment
15,179
Teachers (FTE)
985
District spending per student
$14,606NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Calvert County Public Schools?

Calvert County Public Schools's district-level spending was $14,606 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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?

Mutual Elementary is the highest-rated school in Calvert County Public Schools with a composite score of 8.8/10.

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 58.1% 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 6.5/10 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
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
58.1%
ELA Proficiency
66.8%

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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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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