For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,274 students in 21014, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 21014, MD are Southampton Middle School and Bel Air Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 21014 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 21014, MD have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21014, MD Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southampton Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Moores Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4150
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4150
Gr: 6-8 | 1,194 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Bel Air Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
99 Idlewild Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4140
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4140
Gr: 6-8 | 1,080 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 21014, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 21014, MD include Southampton Middle School and Bel Air Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 21014?
2 public middle schools are located in 21014.
What is the racial composition of students in 21014?
21014 public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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