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Calvert County Public Schools

Maryland · Public School District
25
Schools
15,461
Students
$22,994
Per-Pupil Spend
+60% nat'l
27.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-25pp vs nat'l
94.0%
Graduation Rate
+7.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Calvert County Public Schools is a public school district in Maryland serving 15,461 students across 25 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 6 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,994 is above average for a US public school district. 28% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (25)
Elementary Schools12 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Barstow ElementaryPK–05687
Beach ElementaryPK–05490
Calvert ElementaryPK–05484
Dowell ElementaryPK–05585
Huntingtown ElementaryPK–05543
Mount Harmony ElementaryKG–05609
Mutual ElementaryKG–05367
Patuxent Appeal Elementary CampusPK–05712
Plum Point ElementaryKG–05581
St Leonard ElementaryPK–05471
Sunderland ElementaryPK–05700
Windy Hill ElementaryPK–05628
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Calvert Middle06–08652
Mill Creek Middle06–08446
Northern Middle06–08636
Plum Point Middle06–08617
Southern Middle06–08449
Windy Hill Middle06–08737
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Calvert High09–121,141
Huntingtown High School09–121,360
Northern High09–121,493
Patuxent High09–121,029
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Calvert Country School02–1241
Calvert County Alternative School09–113
Career and Technology AcademyUG–UG0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,994+60% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
40%
State
54.8%
Local (property tax)
39.7%
Federal
5.5%

Funding is shared between state (55%) and local sources (40%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
25
Schools
15,461
Students
28%
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.0%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateMaryland →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.0% graduation rate — 7.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $22,994 per pupil — 60% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 25 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Calvert County Public Schools?
Calvert County Public Schools has 25 public schools, serving a total of 15,461 students.
What is the graduation rate for Calvert County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 94.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Calvert County Public Schools spend per student?
Calvert County Public Schools spends $22,994 per pupil — 60% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Calvert County Public Schools?
28% of students in Calvert County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Calvert County Public Schools?
No, Calvert County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Calvert County Public Schools serve?
Calvert County Public Schools serves grades PK through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Calvert County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Calvert County Public Schools is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.