Towson High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Towson, Maryland 21286 · Baltimore County Public Schools
#34 of 197 high schools in Maryland
#2112 of 16,910 nationally
About Towson High
Towson High is a public high located in Towson, in the Baltimore County Public Schools school district of Maryland, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,558 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 34th of 197 ranked high schools in Maryland. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,558.
There are 3 schools in Towson; Towson High ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)69%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)27.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Towson High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,558
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Towson High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Stoneleigh Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
645 students · 997 m away
Dumbarton Middle
Baltimore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,064 students · 1.4 km away
Rodgers Forge Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
412 students · 1.6 km away
Loch Raven Technical Academy
Baltimore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
722 students · 1.9 km away
Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students · 2.2 km away
Pleasant Plains Elementary
Towson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
575 students · 2.4 km away
Hampton Elementary
Lutherville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
555 students · 2.9 km away
Leith Walk Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
910 students · 2.9 km away
Halstead Academy
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students · 2.9 km away
West Towson Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Maryland with a comparable Enrollment.
Oxon Hill High
Oxon Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,562 students
Rockville High
Rockville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,550 students
Chesapeake High
Pasadena · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,540 students
Atholton High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,540 students
Watkins Mill High
Gaithersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,577 students
North Hagerstown High
Hagerstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,583 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Towson High a good school?
Towson High has a Success Index (US) of 75.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #34 of 197 in Maryland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Towson High rank in Maryland?
Towson High ranks #34 of 197 high schools in Maryland and #2112 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Towson High?
Towson High had 1,558 students in 2025.
Is Towson High a elementary school or a high school?
Towson High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Towson High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Towson High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.