| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard County Public Schools | Annapolis Junction | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 57,676 | 77 | PK–12 | 20 |
| Baltimore County Public Schools | Woodstock | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 111,082 | 178 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Howard County compares
Together they enroll 168,758 students across 255 schools. The largest is Baltimore County Public Schools with 111,082 students. Districts here average 7.0/10, above the Maryland average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Howard County, Maryland
Howard County has 2 public school districts covering 21 zip codes. The top-rated district in Howard County is Howard County Public Schools (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MCAP 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Maryland. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Howard County, MD?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Howard County, MD. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Howard County, MD?
Of the districts serving Howard County, Howard County Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 94th percentile among Maryland school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Maryland reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Maryland and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Maryland only, never across state lines.