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Calvert County

Maryland · Public K-12

Within Calvert County, Maryland, families have 25 public-school options to consider, collectively serving 14,849 K-12 students. Calvert County Public Schools is the heaviest district by enrollment. That works out to 12 elementary, 6 middle, and 6 high schools.

7-year change in Calvert County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
14,849
-1,059 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
24
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
65%
was 71%
% Hispanic
9%
was 6%
% Black
14%
was 13%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
25
1 districts
Enrollment
14,849
NCES CCD
Median income
$133,922
Above Maryland avg
Free/reduced lunch
32.4%
Below Maryland avg
Elementary
12
6,487 students
Middle
6
3,518 students
High
6
4,804 students
Combined / other
1
40 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Calvert County Public Schools
14,849 students · 1 district in Calvert County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Calvert County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
75%
Hispanic
5%
Black
12%
Asian
2%
Two or more
9%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
65%
Hispanic
9%
Black
14%
Asian
2%
Two or more
10%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
37.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
1.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.7%
civilian labor
Median age
41
23.1% under 18

Test scores in Calvert County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 22 schools ranked. Maryland state average: 51.9%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)
  1. Northern High· 86.7%
  2. Huntingtown High School· 85.0%
  3. Northern Middle· 81.7%
  4. Sunderland Elementary· 81.5%
  5. Calvert High· 77.9%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. Southern Middle· 44.8%
  2. Mill Creek Middle· 49.1%
  3. St Leonard Elementary· 54.2%
  4. Dowell Elementary· 56.5%
  5. Barstow Elementary· 59.8%

See all 22 schools in Calvert County ranked by score →

All schools (25)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Northern HighOwingsHigh09-121,478·
Huntingtown High SchoolHuntingtownHigh09-121,311·
Calvert HighPrince FrederickHigh09-121,080·
Patuxent HighLusbyHigh09-12928·
Northern MiddleOwingsMiddle06-08745·
Windy Hill MiddleOwingsMiddle06-08669·
Mount Harmony ElementaryOwingsElementaryPK-05656·
Patuxent Appeal Elementary CampusLusbyElementaryPK-05641·
Barstow ElementaryPrince FrederickElementaryPK-05630·
Plum Point MiddleHuntingtownMiddle06-08619·
Calvert MiddlePrince FrederickMiddle06-08607·
Sunderland ElementarySunderlandElementaryPK-05606·
Windy Hill ElementaryOwingsElementaryPK-05598·
Plum Point ElementaryHuntingtownElementaryPK-05568·
Dowell ElementaryLusbyElementaryPK-05541·
Beach ElementaryChesapeake BeachElementaryPK-05502·
Calvert ElementaryPrince FrederickElementaryPK-05495·
Huntingtown ElementaryHuntingtownElementaryPK-05475·
Southern MiddleLusbyMiddle06-08442·
Mill Creek MiddleLusbyMiddle06-08436·
St Leonard ElementarySt LeonardElementaryPK-05401·
Mutual ElementaryPort RepublicElementaryPK-05374·
Calvert Country SchoolPrince FrederickCombinedPK-1240·
Calvert County Alternative SchoolPrince FrederickHigh06-127·
Career and Technology AcademyPrince FrederickHigh09-120·

Cities in Calvert County

Prince Frederick7 schoolsLusby5 schoolsOwings5 schoolsHuntingtown4 schoolsChesapeake Beach1 schoolPort Republic1 schoolSt Leonard1 schoolSunderland1 school

About Calvert County

Calvert County is a mid-sized Maryland county of about 94,313 residents, home to 25 public schools and roughly 14,849 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $133,922 a year, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 2%. That income level is 39% higher than the Maryland median.

In terms of grade levels, Calvert County covers 12 elementary schools (6,487 students), 6 middle schools (3,518), 6 high schools (4,804), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Calvert County is Calvert County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 14,849 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Calvert County has shrank 7% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 15,908 students to 14,849. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 71% to 65%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Calvert County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Calvert County?
There are 25 public K-12 schools in Calvert County, Maryland, with a combined enrollment of about 14,849.
How many high schools are in Calvert County?
Calvert County, Maryland has 6 public high schools, serving approximately 4,804 students.
How many middle schools are in Calvert County?
Calvert County, Maryland has 6 public middle schools, serving approximately 3,518 students.
How many elementary schools are in Calvert County?
Calvert County, Maryland has 12 public elementary schools, serving approximately 6,487 students.
What is the largest school district in Calvert County?
Calvert County Public Schools is the largest school district in Calvert County, serving approximately 14,849 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Calvert County?
Calvert County, Maryland has a population of approximately 94,313, with a median age of 41. About 23.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Calvert County?
Median household income in Calvert County is $133,922, above the Maryland average of $96,648. About 1.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Calvert County?
Approximately 37.0% of adults 25 and older in Calvert County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Calvert County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 32.4% of students in Calvert County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Maryland county average of 52.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Calvert County schools?
Across Calvert County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.9 to 1.

Calvert County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data