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Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Maryland · Public School District
126
Schools
84,452
Students
$19,959
Per-Pupil Spend
+39% nat'l
42.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-10pp vs nat'l
89.5%
Graduation Rate
+3.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Anne Arundel County Public Schools is a public school district in Maryland serving 84,452 students across 126 schools. It includes 81 elementary, 20 middle, 15 high schools, among them 2 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 89.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,959 is above average for a US public school district. 42% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (126)
Elementary Schools81 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Annapolis ElementaryPK–05200
Arnold ElementaryKG–05503
Belle Grove ElementaryPK–05311
Belvedere ElementaryPK–05535
Benfield ElementaryPK–05455
Bodkin ElementaryPK–05520
Broadneck ElementaryKG–05687
Brock Bridge ElementaryPK–05472
Brooklyn Park ElementaryPK–05484
Cape St. Claire ElementaryPK–05631
Central ElementaryKG–05570
Crofton ElementaryPK–05653
Crofton Meadows ElementaryPK–05574
Crofton Woods ElementaryKG–05734
Davidsonville ElementaryKG–05659
Deale ElementaryKG–05175
Eastport ElementaryPK–05269
Edgewater ElementaryPK–05578
Folger Mckinsey ElementaryKG–05636
Fort Smallwood ElementaryPK–05425
Four Seasons ElementaryPK–05671
Freetown ElementaryPK–05521
George T. Cromwell ElementaryKG–05360
Georgetown East ElementaryPK–05303
Germantown ElementaryPK–05482
Glen Burnie Park ElementaryPK–05489
Glendale ElementaryPK–05400
Hebron - Harman ElementaryPK–05677
High Point ElementaryPK–05704
Hillsmere ElementaryPK–05390
Hilltop ElementaryKG–05535
Jacobsville ElementaryPK–05510
Jessup ElementaryPK–05597
Jones ElementaryKG–05312
Lake Shore ElementaryPK–05333
Linthicum ElementaryPK–05459
Lothian ElementaryPK–05485
Manor View Elementary01–05240
Marley ElementaryPK–05756
Maryland City ElementaryPK–05436
Mayo ElementaryPK–05345
Meade Heights ElementaryPK–05371
Millersville ElementaryKG–05372
Monarch AcademyCharterKG–08681
Monarch Academy Annapolis ESKG–05585
Monarch Global Academy PCS Laurel CampusKG–08830
Nantucket ElementaryPK–05709
North Glen ElementaryPK–05298
Oak Hill ElementaryKG–05614
Oakwood ElementaryPK–05378
Odenton ElementaryPK–05575
Overlook ElementaryPK–05351
Park ElementaryPK–05507
Pasadena ElementaryPK–05356
Pershing Hill ElementaryKG–05556
Piney Orchard ElementaryKG–05966
Point Pleasant ElementaryPK–05509
Quarterfield ElementaryPK–05445
Richard Henry Lee ElementaryKG–05510
Ridgeway ElementaryKG–05598
Rippling Woods ElementaryPK–05546
Riviera Beach ElementaryPK–05281
Rolling Knolls ElementaryPK–05377
Seven Oaks ElementaryPK–05508
Severn ElementaryPK–05570
Severna Park ElementaryKG–05379
Shady Side ElementaryPK–05401
Shipley's Choice ElementaryKG–05342
Solley ElementaryPK–05705
South Shore ElementaryKG–05287
Southgate ElementaryPK–05697
Sunset ElementaryPK–05434
Traceys ElementaryPK–05437
Tyler Heights ElementaryPK–05424
Van Bokkelen ElementaryPK–05402
Walter S. Mills - Parole ElementaryPK–05578
Waugh Chapel ElementaryPK–05573
West Annapolis ElementaryKG–05233
West Meade Early Education CenterPK–KG210
Windsor Farm ElementaryPK–05491
Woodside ElementaryPK–05336
Middle Schools20 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Annapolis Middle06–08879
Arundel Middle06–081,286
Brooklyn Park Middle06–08775
Central Middle06–081,299
Chesapeake Bay Middle06–081,067
Corkran Middle School06–08644
Crofton Middle06–081,374
Lindale Middle06–081,178
MacArthur Middle06–08878
Magothy River Middle06–08683
Marley Middle06–08924
Mary Moss at Adams Academy06–0935
Meade Middle06–08788
Northeast Middle06–08882
Old Mill Middle North06–08960
Old Mill Middle South06–08979
Severn River Middle06–08734
Severna Park Middle06–081,399
Southern Middle06–08755
Wiley H. Bates Middle06–08682
High Schools15 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Annapolis High09–122,127
Anne Arundel Evening High09–12242
Arundel High09–121,617
Broadneck High09–122,174
Chesapeake High09–121,419
Chesapeake Science PointCharter06–12502
Crofton High School09–121,805
Glen Burnie High09–122,324
Meade High09–122,330
North County High09–122,451
Northeast High09–121,390
Old Mill High09–122,445
Severna Park High09–121,873
South River High09–121,649
Southern High09–121,066
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,959+39% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
32%
56%
State
32.3%
Local (property tax)
56.4%
Federal
11.4%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (56%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
126
Schools
84,452
Students
42%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.5%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateMaryland →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
89.5% graduation rate — 3.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $19,959 per pupil — 39% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 126 schools including 2 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Anne Arundel County Public Schools has 126 public schools, serving a total of 84,452 students.
What is the graduation rate for Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 89.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Anne Arundel County Public Schools spend per student?
Anne Arundel County Public Schools spends $19,959 per pupil — 39% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
42% of students in Anne Arundel County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Yes — 2 of the 126 schools in Anne Arundel County Public Schools are charter schools.
What grade levels does Anne Arundel County Public Schools serve?
Anne Arundel County Public Schools serves grades PK through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Anne Arundel County Public Schools is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.