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

Schools that create a positive culture help all students thrive. See how.
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STUDENT LIFE

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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STUDENT LIFE

Reviews From Schools in Howard County Public Schools

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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
June 18, 2025
River hill is good on achieving good grades and good test scores, if you are willing to sacrifice your mental wellbeing and devote nonstop to studying for tests. It has a nickname of River Pill for a... More
Review for River Hill High School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
June 16, 2025
This school does not support students at all. Counselors are callous and do not care about the students. Teachers share inappropriate personal information. Students constantly bully and harass... More
Review for Patapsco Middle School
Current student
June 09, 2025
This school has good teachers and staff but manly a good chunk of students cause fights and are distractions.
Review for Patuxent Valley Middle School
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