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#601 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 44% in state
Queen Anne's County High School
High School · Queen Anne's County Public Schools · Centreville, MD
A high school in Centreville, MD where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
125 Ruthsburg Rd, Centreville, MD 21617
- Math 6% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Queen Anne's County High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2020, to 38% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Queen Anne's County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,073/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Centreville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,668
Median home value
$460,900
Median rent
$1,327/mo
College educated
39.6%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21617; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wye River Upper SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| The Gunston SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 234 | Compare → |
| Kent Island High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,147 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Queen Anne's County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #9 of 14
- District spending per student
- $17,540NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Queen Anne's County High School is listed in Queen Anne's County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Queen Anne's County High School
Queen Anne's County High School is a public high school in Centreville, MD, part of Queen Anne's County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,223 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #601 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Queen Anne's County High School
What grades does Queen Anne's County High School serve?
Queen Anne's County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Queen Anne's County High School?
Queen Anne's County High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,223 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Queen Anne's County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Queen Anne's County High School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Queen Anne's County High School rank in MD?
Queen Anne's County High School ranks #601 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Queen Anne's County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Queen Anne's County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Queen Anne's County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Queen Anne's County High School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Queen Anne's County High School a charter school?
No, Queen Anne's County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Queen Anne's County High School a Title I school?
No, Queen Anne's County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Queen Anne's County High School?
42.3% of students at Queen Anne's County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,223
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Queen Anne's County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.6%
- Phone
- (410) 758-0500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 21617)
- 10,614
- Area average commute
- 33.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21617; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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