For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,010 students in Huntingtown, MD (there are , serving 402 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Huntingtown, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Huntingtown, MD are Huntingtown Elementary School, Huntingtown High School and Plum Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Huntingtown, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Huntingtown have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Huntingtown, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Huntingtown Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4345 Huntingtown Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(443) 550-9360
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(443) 550-9360
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #22.
Huntingtown High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4125 N Solomons Island Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(443) 550-8810
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(443) 550-8810
Grades: 9-12
| 1,324 students
Rank: #33.
Plum Point Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1245 Plum Point Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(443) 550-9730
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(443) 550-9730
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #44.
Plum Point Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1475 Plum Point Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(443) 550-9170
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(443) 550-9170
Grades: 6-8
| 652 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Huntingtown, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Huntingtown, MD include Huntingtown Elementary School, Huntingtown High School and Plum Point Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Huntingtown?
4 public schools are located in Huntingtown.
What percentage of students in Huntingtown go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Huntingtown are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Huntingtown?
Huntingtown public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Huntingtown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Huntingtown include: Plum Point Elementary School vs. Huntingtown Elementary School, Huntingtown Elementary School vs. Plum Point Elementary School
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