For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,274 students in 21014, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in 21014, MD are Southampton Middle School and Bel Air Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 21014 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 21014, MD have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21014, MD Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southampton Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Moores Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4150
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4150
Grades: 6-8
| 1,194 students
Rank: #22.
Bel Air Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
99 Idlewild Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4140
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4140
Grades: 6-8
| 1,080 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 21014, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in 21014, MD include Southampton Middle School and Bel Air Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 21014?
2 public middle schools are located in 21014.
What is the racial composition of students in 21014?
21014 public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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