For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,298 students in Federalsburg, MD.
The top ranked public schools in Federalsburg, MD are Colonel Richardson High School, Federalsburg Elementary School and Colonel Richardson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Federalsburg, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Federalsburg have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Federalsburg, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colonel Richardson High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25320 Richardson Rd
Federalsburg, MD 21632
(410) 479-3678
Federalsburg, MD 21632
(410) 479-3678
Gr: 9-12 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Federalsburg Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 S University Ave
Federalsburg, MD 21632
(410) 479-2761
Federalsburg, MD 21632
(410) 479-2761
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Colonel Richardson Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25390 Richardson Rd
Federalsburg, MD 21632
(410) 479-1462
Federalsburg, MD 21632
(410) 479-1462
Gr: 6-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Federalsburg, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Federalsburg, MD include Colonel Richardson High School, Federalsburg Elementary School and Colonel Richardson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Federalsburg?
3 public schools are located in Federalsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Federalsburg?
Federalsburg public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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