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Harford County Public Schools

Maryland · Public School District
55
Schools
38,037
Students
$16,969
Per-Pupil Spend
+18% nat'l
39.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-13pp vs nat'l
90.6%
Graduation Rate
+4.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Harford County Public Schools is a public school district in Maryland serving 38,037 students across 55 schools. It includes 33 elementary, 9 middle, 11 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,969 is above average for a US public school district. 39% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (55)
Elementary Schools33 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Abingdon ElementaryPK–05658
Bakerfield ElementaryPK–05463
Bel Air ElementaryPK–05532
Church Creek ElementaryPK–05725
Churchville ElementaryPK–05374
Darlington ElementaryKG–05101
Deerfield ElementaryPK–05728
Dublin ElementaryPK–05212
Edgewood ElementaryPK–05401
Emmorton ElementaryKG–05548
Forest Hill ElementaryKG–05471
Forest Lakes ElementaryKG–05428
Fountain Green ElementaryPK–05477
G. Lisby Elementary at HillsdalePK–05503
Halls Cross Roads ElementaryPK–05453
Havre de Grace ElementaryPK–05566
Hickory ElementaryKG–05657
Homestead/Wakefield ElementaryPK–051,057
Jarrettsville ElementaryKG–05488
Joppatowne ElementaryPK–05501
Magnolia ElementaryPK–05498
Meadowvale ElementaryPK–05540
Norrisville ElementaryKG–05212
North Bend ElementaryPK–05428
North Harford ElementaryPK–05386
Old Post Road ElementaryPK–05842
Prospect Mill ElementaryPK–05587
Red Pump Elementary SchoolKG–05753
Ring Factory ElementaryKG–05534
Riverside ElementaryPK–05440
Roye-Williams ElementaryPK–05442
William S. James ElementaryKG–05497
Youths Benefit ElementaryPK–051,123
Middle Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Aberdeen Middle06–081,082
Bel Air Middle06–081,138
Edgewood Middle06–08999
Fallston Middle School06–081,007
Havre de Grace Middle06–08626
Magnolia Middle06–08730
North Harford Middle06–08848
Patterson Mill Middle School06–08760
Southampton Middle06–081,175
High Schools11 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Aberdeen High09–121,495
Bel Air High09–121,489
C. Milton Wright High09–121,266
Center for Educational Opportunity07–1239
Edgewood High09–121,415
Fallston High09–121,044
Harford Technical High09–12979
Havre de Grace High09–12818
Joppatowne High09–12833
North Harford High09–121,221
Patterson Mill High School09–12819
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Harford Academy at Campus HillsPK–12141
Swan Creek School01–12488
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,969+18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
35%
53%
State
35.4%
Local (property tax)
52.6%
Federal
12.0%

Funding is shared between state (35%) and local sources (53%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
55
Schools
38,037
Students
39%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.6%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateMaryland →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.6% graduation rate — 4.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $16,969 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 55 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Harford County Public Schools?
Harford County Public Schools has 55 public schools, serving a total of 38,037 students.
What is the graduation rate for Harford County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 90.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Harford County Public Schools spend per student?
Harford County Public Schools spends $16,969 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Harford County Public Schools?
39% of students in Harford County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Harford County Public Schools?
No, Harford County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Harford County Public Schools serve?
Harford County Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Harford County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Harford County Public Schools is 45/100. 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.