RATINGS

District Summary Ratings

A larger number of schools in this district are rated above average in school quality.

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Top Rated Schools in This District

These are some of the top-rated public schools in Howard County Public Schools based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
ACADEMICS

District Student Progress

A larger number of schools in this district have students who are making more academic progress than their peers at other schools in the state.

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ACADEMICS

Academic Summary

Is this district offering opportunity for all its students, or leaving some kids behind? Successful districts are working to close the achievement gap.
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ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

Rigorous courses can help students prepare for and get into college, including coursework in STEM subjects. Find out more.
Parent Tip
Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this district how they ensure students are well-prepared.
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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

Parents often value small class sizes, but the truth is more complicated.
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District Finances

How a school district allocates funds can reflect its priorities. Learn more about how these decisions are made.
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District decisions about how to spend money impact your child’s schooling. Here’s how parents can have an influence.
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Reviews From Schools in Howard County Public Schools

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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
October 31, 2024
This isn't a troll review. If you love your child please don't send them here. The vast majority of teachers do not care for kids' success. The school is highly ranked due to all of the parents doing... More
Review for River Hill High School
Parent / Guardian
October 28, 2024
I don’t know why this school is rated so low. I love Forest Ridge! The teachers are amazing, the curriculum is enriching and everybody shows devotion to their work whether they are a teacher or a... More
Review for Forest Ridge Elementary School
Current student
October 12, 2024
Our school went into a lockdown for a kid . Then basically nobody does anything work related and instead focus solely on relationships. There no such thing as really helping each other out in tough... More
Review for Murray Hill Middle School
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