For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,761 students in 21037, MD.
The top-ranked public high schools in 21037, MD are South River High School and Central Special School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 21037 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in 21037, MD have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 21037 have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South River High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21037, MD Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South River High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Central Ave E
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5600
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,634 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Central Special School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
140 Stepney Ln
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5885
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5885
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Center Of Applied Technology-south
Vocational School
211 Central Ave E
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5900
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5900
Gr: 9-12
21037, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kipp Harbor Academy At Annapolis (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
135 Stepney Lane
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5075
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5075
Gr: 5 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 99%
South River Evening High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
201 Central Ave East
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-0462
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-0462
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 21037, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in 21037, MD include South River High School and Central Special School.
How many public high schools are located in 21037?
3 public high schools are located in 21037.
What is the racial composition of students in 21037?
21037 public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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