For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,105 students in Elkton, MD.
The top ranked public high school in Elkton, MD is Elkton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkton, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Elkton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Elkton, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elkton High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Elkton, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elkton High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 James St
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5000
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,105 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cecil County School Of Technology
Vocational School
912 Appleton Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 392-8879
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 392-8879
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Elkton, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Providence School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3035 Singerly Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5660
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5660
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Elkton, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Elkton, MD include Elkton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Elkton?
2 public high schools are located in Elkton.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkton?
Elkton public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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