For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 12,018 students in Harford County, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Harford County, MD are Harford Technical High School, C. Milton Wright High School and Patterson Mill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harford County, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Harford County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Harford County, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bel Air High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Harford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harford Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Thomas Run Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3804
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3804
Gr: 9-12 | 983 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
C. Milton Wright High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 N Fountain Green Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4110
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,302 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Patterson Mill High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
85 Patterson Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4640
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4640
Gr: 9-12 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Fallston High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2301 Carrs Mill Rd
Fallston, MD 21047
(410) 638-4120
Fallston, MD 21047
(410) 638-4120
Gr: 9-12 | 1,047 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Bel Air High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Heighe St
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4600
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,419 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
North Harford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 Pylesville Rd
Pylesville, MD 21132
(410) 638-3650
Pylesville, MD 21132
(410) 638-3650
Gr: 9-12 | 1,161 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Aberdeen High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
251 Paradise Rd
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5500
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,465 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Edgewood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2415 Willoughby Beach Rd
Edgewood, MD 21040
(410) 612-1500
Edgewood, MD 21040
(410) 612-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,417 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Havre De Grace High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
445 Lewis Lane
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6600
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
Joppatowne High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
555 Joppa Farm Rd
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 612-1510
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 612-1510
Gr: 9-12 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
Center For Educational Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
253 Paradise Rd
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Gr: 6-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1212.
Swan Creek School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
253 Paradise Road
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Gr: 2-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1313.
Harford Academy At Campus Hills
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Thomas Run Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3810
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3810
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Harford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
253 Paradise Rd
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5560
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5560
Gr: 8-11 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Harford County, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Harford County, MD include Harford Technical High School, C. Milton Wright High School and Patterson Mill High School.
How many public high schools are located in Harford County?
13 public high schools are located in Harford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harford County?
Harford County public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Harford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Harford County include: Havre De Grace High School vs. Aberdeen High School, Fallston High School vs. C. Milton Wright High School, Aberdeen High School vs. Havre De Grace High School
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