Howard County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 78 public schools serving 57,633 students in Howard County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
Public Schools in Howard County School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Howard County School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 92% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.77
0.74
# American Indian Students
142 Students
2,391 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13,674 Students
60,213 Students
% Asian Students
24%
7%
# Hispanic Students
8,010 Students
202,727 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
23%
# Black Students
14,303 Students
288,848 Students
% Black Students
25%
33%
# White Students
17,422 Students
286,955 Students
% White Students
30%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
73 Students
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,927 Students
47,519 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,521
31,381
# Students in K Grade:
3,720
60,579
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,889
63,130
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,167
65,933
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4,144
64,137
# Students in 4th Grade:
4,260
65,488
# Students in 5th Grade:
4,336
65,328
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,318
64,624
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,457
65,549
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,391
65,988
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,843
79,802
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,673
72,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,503
64,963
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,411
61,173
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,108 is higher than the state median of $19,554. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,798 is higher than the state median of $18,481. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Howard County School District?
Howard County School District manages 78 public schools serving 57,633 students.
What is the rank of Howard County School District?
Howard County School District is ranked #1 out of 25 school districts in Maryland (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maryland school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County School District?
30% of Howard County School District students are White, 25% of students are Black, 24% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Howard County School District?
Howard County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 15:1.
What is Howard County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,798 is higher than the state median of $18,481. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 78 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 57,633 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 20% in MD)
Overall District Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 52% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
