For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,761 students in 21037, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in 21037, MD are South River High School and Central Special School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 21037 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in 21037, MD have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 21037 have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South River High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21037, MD ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South River High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Central Ave E
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5600
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,634 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Central Special School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
140 Stepney Ln
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5885
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5885
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Center Of Applied Technology-south
Vocational School
211 Central Ave E
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5900
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5900
Gr: 9-12
21037, Maryland ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kipp Harbor Academy At Annapolis (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
135 Stepney Lane
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5075
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5075
Gr: 5 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 99%
South River Evening High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
201 Central Ave East
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-0462
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-0462
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 21037, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in 21037, MD include South River High School and Central Special School.
How many public high schools are located in 21037?
3 public high schools are located in 21037.
What is the racial composition of students in 21037?
21037 public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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