For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 5,003 students in Calvert County, MD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Calvert County, MD are Northern High School, Huntingtown High School and Calvert High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calvert County, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Calvert County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public high schools.
Calvert County, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northern High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Calvert County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2950 Chaneyville Rd
Owings, MD 20736
(443) 550-8950
Owings, MD 20736
(443) 550-8950
Gr: 9-12 | 1,511 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Huntingtown High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4125 N Solomons Island Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(443) 550-8810
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(443) 550-8810
Gr: 9-12 | 1,324 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Calvert High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
520 Fox Run Blvd
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(443) 550-8880
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(443) 550-8880
Gr: 9-12 | 1,117 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Patuxent High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12485 Southern Connector Boule
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-8840
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-8840
Gr: 9-12 | 1,008 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Calvert Country School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Dares Beach Rd
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(443) 550-9910
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(443) 550-9910
Gr: 2-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Calvert County Alternative School
Alternative School
330 Dorsey Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(443) 550-7164
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(443) 550-7164
Gr: 10 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Career And Technology Academy
Vocational School
330 Dorsey Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(443) 550-9940
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(443) 550-9940
Gr: 9-12
Calvert County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvert County Evening High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1305 Dares Beach Rd
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(410) 535-7333
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(410) 535-7333
Calvert County Home & Hospital School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1305 Dares Beach Rd
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(410) 535-7232
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(410) 535-7232
35 Appeal Lane
Lusby, MD 20657
(410) 535-7830
Lusby, MD 20657
(410) 535-7830
Gr: PK-2 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Calvert County, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Calvert County, MD include Northern High School, Huntingtown High School and Calvert High School.
How many public high schools are located in Calvert County?
7 public high schools are located in Calvert County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calvert County?
Calvert County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Calvert County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Calvert County include: Patuxent High School vs. Calvert High School, Northern High School vs. Huntingtown High School, Huntingtown High School vs. Northern High School
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