Best middle schools in Harford County Public Schools (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 9 schools in Harford County Public Schools, Maryland. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Maryland.
- Elementary Schools in Harford County Public Schools
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- Schools by Math Proficiency in Harford County Public Schools
- Schools by Reading Proficiency in Harford County Public Schools
- Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Harford County Public Schools
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- 174Fallston Middle SchoolFallston · Public Middle58% Math proficiency · 1,068 students
- 273Patterson Mill Middle SchoolBel Air · Public Middle55% Math proficiency · 716 students
- 372Bel Air MiddleBel Air · Public Middle52% Math proficiency · 1,080 students
- 470Southampton MiddleBel Air · Public Middle52% Math proficiency · 1,192 students
- 569North Harford MiddlePylesville · Public Middle48% Math proficiency · 849 students
- 649Havre de Grace MiddleHavre de Grace · Public Middle36% Math proficiency · 617 students
- 729Aberdeen MiddleAberdeen · Public Middle17% Math proficiency · 1,071 students
- 828Edgewood MiddleEdgewood · Public Middle18% Math proficiency · 936 students
- 924Magnolia MiddleJoppa · Public Middle15% Math proficiency · 689 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fallston Middle School Fallston · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 73.8 Top 25% | 58% Math proficiency | 1,068 |
| 2 | Patterson Mill Middle School Bel Air · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 72.8 Top 25% | 55% Math proficiency | 716 |
| 3 | Bel Air Middle Bel Air · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 72.4 Top 25% | 52% Math proficiency | 1,080 |
| 4 | Southampton Middle Bel Air · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 69.6 Top 25% | 52% Math proficiency | 1,192 |
| 5 | North Harford Middle Pylesville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 68.5 Top 25% | 48% Math proficiency | 849 |
| 6 | Havre de Grace Middle Havre de Grace · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 48.9 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 617 |
| 7 | Aberdeen Middle Aberdeen · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 29.2 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 1,071 |
| 8 | Edgewood Middle Edgewood · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 27.6 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 936 |
| 9 | Magnolia Middle Joppa · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 23.7 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 689 |
Fallston Middle School in Fallston leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Harford County Public Schools with a Success Index (US) of 73.8. Of the 9 schools shown, 9 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Maryland middle schools rankings, every school on the Harford County Public Schools page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Harford County Public Schools?
Fallston Middle School in Fallston, Maryland ranks first among middle schools in Harford County Public Schools with a Success Index (US) of 73.8 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,068).
How are middle schools in Harford County Public Schools ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.