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Baltimore County Public Schools

Maryland · Public School District
177
Schools
110,469
Students
$18,242
Per-Pupil Spend
+27% nat'l
53.1%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
88.8%
Graduation Rate
+2.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Baltimore County Public Schools is a public school district in Maryland serving 110,469 students across 177 schools. It includes 110 elementary, 29 middle, 32 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 88.8% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,242 is above average for a US public school district. 53% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (177)
Elementary Schools110 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Arbutus ElementaryPK–05387
Baltimore Highlands ElementaryPK–05523
Battle Grove ElementaryPK–05322
Bear Creek ElementaryPK–05468
Bedford Elementary01–05296
Berkshire ElementaryPK–05471
Campfield Early Childhood CenterPK–KG352
Carney ElementaryPK–05522
Carroll Manor ElementaryKG–05358
Catonsville ElementaryPK–05649
Cedarmere ElementaryPK–05549
Chadwick ElementaryPK–05606
Chapel Hill ElementaryPK–05565
Charlesmont ElementaryPK–05385
Chase ElementaryPK–05358
Chatsworth SchoolPK–05293
Chesapeake Terrace ElementaryPK–05330
Church Lane ElementaryPK–05307
Colgate ElementaryPK–05502
Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional MagnetPK–05396
Deep Creek ElementaryKG–05417
Deer Park ElementaryPK–05414
Dogwood ElementaryPK–05490
Dundalk ElementaryPK–05743
Edgemere ElementaryPK–05387
Edmondson Heights ElementaryPK–05559
Elmwood ElementaryPK–05465
Essex ElementaryPK–05459
Featherbed Lane ElementaryPK–05544
Fifth District ElementaryKG–05280
Fort Garrison ElementaryPK–05272
Franklin ElementaryPK–05409
Fullerton ElementaryPK–05411
Glenmar ElementaryPK–05278
Glyndon ElementaryPK–05537
Grange ElementaryPK–05483
Gunpowder ElementaryKG–05510
Halethorpe ElementaryPK–05273
Halstead AcademyPK–05515
Hampton ElementaryPK–05773
Harford Hills ElementaryPK–05396
Hawthorne ElementaryPK–05491
Hebbville ElementaryPK–05450
Hernwood ElementaryPK–05327
Hillcrest ElementaryPK–05652
Honeygo ElementaryPK–05711
Jacksonville ElementaryKG–05502
Johnnycake ElementaryPK–05552
Joppa View ElementaryPK–05528
Kingsville ElementaryKG–05301
Lansdowne ElementaryPK–05598
Logan ElementaryPK–05529
Lutherville LaboratoryKG–05377
Lyons Mill ElementaryKG–05622
Mars Estates ElementaryPK–05316
Martin Boulevard ElementaryPK–05247
Mays Chapel ElementaryPK–05565
McCormick ElementaryPK–05340
Middleborough ElementaryPK–05295
Middlesex ElementaryPK–05373
Milbrook Elementary01–05348
New Town ElementaryPK–05809
Norwood ElementaryPK–03524
Oakleigh ElementaryPK–05502
Oliver Beach ElementaryPK–05148
Orems ElementaryPK–05366
Owings Mills ElementaryPK–05745
Padonia International ElementaryPK–05565
Perry Hall ElementaryPK–05443
Pine Grove ElementaryPK–05503
Pinewood ElementaryPK–05555
Pleasant Plains ElementaryPK–05527
Pot Spring ElementaryPK–05436
Powhatan ElementaryPK–05241
Prettyboy ElementaryKG–05400
Randallstown ElementaryKG–05330
Red House Run ElementaryPK–05615
Reisterstown ElementaryPK–05507
Relay ElementaryPK–05609
Riderwood ElementaryKG–05395
Riverview ElementaryPK–05546
Rodgers Forge ElementaryKG–05396
Sandalwood ElementaryPK–05450
Sandy Plains ElementaryPK–05538
Scotts Branch ElementaryKG–05469
Seneca ElementaryPK–05368
Seven Oaks ElementaryPK–05470
Seventh District ElementaryPK–05346
Shady Spring ElementaryPK–05373
Sparks ElementaryKG–05472
Stoneleigh ElementaryKG–05664
Summit Park ElementaryKG–05328
Sussex ElementaryPK–05430
Timber Grove ElementaryPK–05543
Timonium ElementaryKG–05452
Victory Villa ElementaryPK–05659
Villa Cresta ElementaryPK–05637
Vincent Farm ElementaryPK–05735
Warren ElementaryPK–05379
Watershed Public CharterCharterKG–05287
Wellwood International SchoolKG–05462
West Towson ElementaryKG–05382
Westchester ElementaryPK–05659
Westowne ElementaryPK–05676
White Oak SchoolPK–0551
Winand ElementaryPK–05451
Winfield ElementaryPK–05420
Woodbridge ElementaryPK–05451
Woodholme ElementaryKG–05696
Woodmoor ElementaryPK–05554
Middle Schools29 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Arbutus Middle06–08970
Catonsville Middle06–08805
Cockeysville Middle06–08840
Crossroads Center06–0830
Deep Creek Middle06–08752
Deer Park Middle Magnet School06–081,322
Dumbarton Middle06–081,073
Dundalk Middle06–08860
Franklin Middle06–081,153
General John Stricker Middle06–08745
Golden Ring Middle06–08903
Hereford Middle06–08903
Holabird Middle04–08912
Lansdowne Middle06–08869
Loch Raven Technical Academy06–08781
Meadowood Education Center07–0819
Middle River Middle06–08978
Northwest Academy of Health Sciences06–08759
Parkville Middle06–08999
Perry Hall Middle06–081,754
Pikesville Middle06–08967
Pine Grove Middle06–08916
Ridgely Middle06–081,061
Southwest Academy06–08739
Sparrows Point Middle06–08561
Stemmers Run Middle06–08838
Sudbrook Magnet Middle06–08929
Windsor Mill Middle06–08626
Woodlawn Middle06–08633
High Schools32 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BCDC Educational Center09–1245
Catonsville Center for Alternative Studies09–1260
Catonsville High09–121,729
Chesapeake High09–121,047
Dulaney High09–121,821
Dundalk High09–122,193
Eastern Technical High School09–121,262
Franklin High09–121,504
George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology09–12984
Hereford High09–121,225
Home Assignments-Secondary07–1211
Kenwood High09–121,908
Lansdowne High09–121,410
Loch Raven High09–12891
Milford Mill Academy09–121,324
New Town High09–121,316
Northeast EDLP at Parkville High School12–1212
Northwest EDLP at Milford Mill Academy12–121
Overlea High09–121,365
Owings Mills High09–121,199
Parkville High09–122,200
Patapsco High and Center for Arts09–121,312
Perry Hall High09–122,029
Pikesville High09–12895
Randallstown High09–121,159
Rosedale Center09–1252
Southeast EDLP at Dundalk High School11–126
Southwest EDLP at Woodlawn High School10–127
Sparrows Point High09–121,146
Towson High09–121,676
Western School of Technology09–12942
Woodlawn High09–121,815
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,242+27% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
41%
47%
State
40.7%
Local (property tax)
47.3%
Federal
12.0%

Funding is shared between state (41%) and local sources (47%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
177
Schools
110,469
Students
53%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.8%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateMaryland →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,242 per pupil — 27% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 177 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Baltimore County Public Schools has 177 public schools, serving a total of 110,469 students.
What is the graduation rate for Baltimore County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 88.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Baltimore County Public Schools spend per student?
Baltimore County Public Schools spends $18,242 per pupil — 27% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Baltimore County Public Schools?
53% of students in Baltimore County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Yes — 1 of the 177 schools in Baltimore County Public Schools is a charter school.
What grade levels does Baltimore County Public Schools serve?
Baltimore County Public Schools serves grades PK through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Baltimore County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Baltimore County Public Schools is 49/100. 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.