Calvert County Public Schools, MD

Original Research by School Decision on Calvert County Public Schools

Calvert County Public Schools serves a broadly suburban stretch of Southern Maryland’s western shore, covering communities like Prince Frederick, Huntingtown, Lusby, Chesapeake Beach, and Dunkirk. The district runs roughly two dozen schools, with three comprehensive high schools, several middle and elementary schools, a career and technology academy, and an alternative school. It is the only traditional public school district in the county, so the comparison set among Calvert County’s districts is too small to position the district against peers within the county. State testing data is available, and the district’s results present a mixed picture.

On the Maryland state assessments given to students in grades three through eight, the district’s performance in English language arts is a clear strength. A solid majority of students meet the proficiency bar, which places the district in a comfortable position compared to statewide expectations. Math proficiency in those same grades is markedly lower, with less than half of students reaching the proficient level. Science results in the middle grades mirror math’s challenge, also coming in below the majority mark. Eighth-grade social studies results land above the midway point, with just over half of students scoring proficient. A parent looking at these patterns will see a district that does well in literacy but has ground to make up in math and science at the elementary and middle school level. The high school assessment results were not available in the data.

The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial minority enrollment that includes Black students making up a meaningful share, Hispanic students a smaller but still notable portion, and a smaller presence of Asian students. The data does not report the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, nor does it indicate the percentage of students receiving special education services or classified as English learners. A family will want to ask the district directly about its support programs for those populations. Enrollment is distributed across the elementary grades in a fairly even pattern, with a modest uptick in the middle and high school years, suggesting the district retains most of its students through graduation.

The district’s high schools offer a range of academic pathways. Three traditional high schools serve the northern, central, and southern parts of the county. A separate Career and Technology Academy provides focused vocational and technical training. The data does not detail specific course offerings such as Advanced Placement or dual-enrollment programs, but the presence of a dedicated career academy signals that the district invests in non-college-bound options alongside its college preparatory track. The alternative school serves students who need a different setting, which adds a layer of support for families whose children are not thriving in a conventional high school environment.

Housing in Calvert County carries a range of values. Some areas, such as Dunkirk and parts of Owings, sit at the higher end, while Lusby and North Beach are more accessible. Overall, home values in the district are above the national median and slightly above the Maryland median. Rents are reported for only a few zip codes, and the estimated monthly mortgage payment edges above the typical rent in those areas, which suggests that buying a home is a stretch for many renters. The county has a mix of older waterfront communities and newer suburban developments, and the commute to jobs in the Washington, D.C. and Annapolis corridors is a common consideration.

A search for recent district-level changes, such as budgets, redistricting, curriculum shifts, or construction projects, did not surface specific parent-relevant developments. That means a family moving into the area or already enrolled should check directly with the district office for any upcoming boundary adjustments or facility plans. The absence of public information on this front does not mean nothing is happening, only that it was not readily captured in the available sources.

For a parent evaluating Calvert County Public Schools, the picture is one of a district that delivers strong literacy outcomes in the middle grades while wrestling with math and science proficiency. The high school landscape offers multiple pathways, including a career academy, which is a genuine asset for students who want technical training. The county’s housing stock is expensive relative to national norms, and the lack of reported data on economic disadvantage makes it harder to gauge how well the district serves its lower-income families. A parent who values a solid English language arts foundation and wants a variety of high school options will find this district fitting. A parent concerned about math performance or seeking robust special education and English learner supports should dig deeper with the school system directly.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

15,179

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 9%

Black 14%

White 65%

Asian 2%

Two+ 10%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

50%

75%

Gr 4

44%

69%

Gr 5

39%

68%

Gr 6

45%

74%

Gr 7

45%

74%

Gr 8

41%

67%

Gr 38

44%

71%

Math

Gr 3

39%

67%

Gr 4

29%

57%

Gr 5

24%

50%

Gr 6

12%

36%

Gr 7

11%

33%

Gr 8

14%

Gr 38

20%

45%

Science

Gr 5

14%

43%

Gr 8

20%

48%

Gr 38

17%

45%

Social studies

Gr 8

32%

60%

Schools in this District

25 schools are officially reported under this district.

Plum Point Middle

Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus

Beach Elementary

Calvert Middle

Calvert High

Calvert Country School

Huntingtown Elementary

Mount Harmony Elementary

St Leonard Elementary

Windy Hill Elementary

Career and Technology Academy

Windy Hill Middle

Dowell Elementary

Huntingtown High School

Calvert County Alternative School

Southern Middle

Sunderland Elementary

Barstow Elementary

Mill Creek Middle

Plum Point Elementary

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

38%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

64%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

38%

Grades 3-8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

53%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$520,717

Year-over-year change+1.9%

Range across 14 ZIP codes$377K to $645K

vs. state typical1.21x

vs. national typical1.41x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (14 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
20678	Prince Frederick	$477K	+2.3%	21.1%
20639	Huntingtown	$620K	+1.5%	19.5%
20657	Lusby	$377K	+2.5%	14.0%
20736	Owings	$624K	+0.8%	11.3%
20685	Saint Leonard	$460K	+2.8%	10.7%
20676	Port Republic	$509K	+3.7%	6.8%
20754	Dunkirk	$638K	+0.9%	6.3%
20732	Chesapeake Beach	$459K	-0.1%	5.2%
20689	Sunderland	$586K	+1.6%	3.6%
20688	Solomons	$459K	+0.1%	0.5%
20629	Dowell	$463K	-1.9%	0.4%
20615	Saint Leonard	$489K	+5.8%	0.3%
20714	North Beach	$417K	+1.7%	0.2%
20758	Friendship	$645K	+0.3%	0.1%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,235/mo

Range across 3 ZIP codes$2,175 to $2,800/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
20657	Lusby	$2,175	—	14.0%
20685	Saint Leonard	$2,300	—	10.7%
20714	North Beach	$2,800	—	0.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,628/mo

Home price / national median income6.2x

Annual rent / national median income32.0%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$393/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$431,934 (+0.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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