For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,486 students in Glen Burnie, MD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Glen Burnie, MD are North County High School, Glen Burnie High School and Marley Glen School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glen Burnie, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Glen Burnie have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Glen Burnie, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Glen Burnie High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Maryland public high school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Glen Burnie, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 East 1st Avenue
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 222-6970
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 222-6970
Gr: 9-12 | 2,161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Glen Burnie High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7550 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 761-8950
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 761-8950
Gr: 9-12 | 2,226 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Marley Glen School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Scott Ave
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(443) 572-0080
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(443) 572-0080
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Glen Burnie, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Glen Burnie, MD include North County High School, Glen Burnie High School and Marley Glen School.
How many public high schools are located in Glen Burnie?
3 public high schools are located in Glen Burnie.
What is the racial composition of students in Glen Burnie?
Glen Burnie public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Maryland public high schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Glen Burnie are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Glen Burnie include: North County High School vs. Glen Burnie High School, Glen Burnie High School vs. North County High School
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