Best Public Schools in Zip Code 21901

The 21901 zip code area in Maryland is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, all part of the Cecil County Public Schools district. While the district is ranked 15 out of 25 in Maryland with a 3-star rating, the schools in this area show a mix of high-performing and lower-performing institutions.

The standout schools in the area are Rising Sun High School, which consistently ranks among the top high schools in Maryland, and North East High School, which also ranks in the top half of Maryland high schools. Rising Sun High outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts proficiency, while North East High has a more diverse student population. The high schools generally outperform the middle and elementary schools in the area on standardized assessments.

The schools in the 21901 zip code area also vary in their student populations, with Rising Sun High being the least diverse and North East Elementary being the most diverse. The free/reduced lunch rates range from 32.73% at Rising Sun High to 68.92% at North East Elementary, indicating a wide range of economic backgrounds among the student populations. Overall, the data suggests that families in the 21901 zip code area have access to a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with the high schools standing out as the strongest performers.