For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,472 students in 21227, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in 21227, MD are Lansdowne High School and Maiden Choice School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 21227 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in 21227, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 21227 have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lansdowne High School, with 77% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21227, MD Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lansdowne High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Hollins Ferry Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(443) 809-1415
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(443) 809-1415
Grades: 9-12
| 1,352 students
Rank: #22.
Maiden Choice School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Shelbourne Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1431
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1431
Grades: PK-12
| 120 students
21227, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bridge Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1740 Twin Springs Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-6832
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-6832
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 21227, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in 21227, MD include Lansdowne High School and Maiden Choice School.
How many public high schools are located in 21227?
2 public high schools are located in 21227.
What is the racial composition of students in 21227?
21227 public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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