For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,542 students in Ellicott City, MD. The top ranked public high schools in Ellicott City, MD are Centennial High School, Mount Hebron High School and Howard High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellicott City, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Ellicott City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Maryland public high schools.
Ellicott City, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Centennial High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Ellicott City, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centennial High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4300 Centennial Ln
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2856
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2856
Grades: 9-12
| 1,364 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Hebron High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9440 Old Frederick Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2880
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2880
Grades: 9-12
| 1,518 students
Rank: #33.
Howard High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8700 Old Annapolis Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2867
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2867
Grades: 9-12
| 1,529 students
Rank: #44.
Homewood School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10914 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-7081
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-7081
Grades: 6-12
| 131 students
Rank: n/an/a
Applications And Research Laboratory
Alternative School
10920 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-6698
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-6698
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ellicott City, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Ellicott City, MD include Centennial High School, Mount Hebron High School and Howard High School. Ellicott City has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Maryland.
How many public high schools are located in Ellicott City?
5 public high schools are located in Ellicott City.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellicott City?
Ellicott City public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Ellicott City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ellicott City include: Mount Hebron High School vs. Centennial High School, Applications And Research Laboratory vs. Howard High School, Applications And Research Laboratory vs. Centennial High School
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