Charlestown Historic District · Photo: Smallbones · CC BY-SA 3.0Charlestown’s public schools score below 60% of Maryland districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 21% of Charlestown’s students scored proficient, below the Maryland average (25%). The grade covers the public school district serving Charlestown, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Maryland, not nationally.
From Maryland state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Charlestown’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 195 Maryland towns with household incomes within a quarter of Charlestown’s, its schools beat 35%, lower than their 40% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 41% of tested students were proficient in reading and 21% in math, against 45% and 25% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across Maryland. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $18,306 per student, against $20,258 across Maryland (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then six middle and five high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Charlestown’s grade
C+: better than 40% of Maryland school districts. Graduation is above the Maryland average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Charlestown, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Charlestown
Charlestown Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 305 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Charlestown
Charlestown Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 305 students · 14:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Charlestown
Charlestown Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 305 students · 14:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Charlestown
Charlestown Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 305 students · 14:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Charlestown
Charlestown Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 305 students · 14:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Charlestown
Charlestown Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 305 students · 14:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Charlestown
Charlestown Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 305 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Charlestown’s public schools are run by Cecil County Public Schools, which also serves Cecilton, Chesapeake City, Elkton and North East and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Charlestown vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Maryland towns that share Charlestown’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Charlestown | C+ | Cecil County |
Every school in Charlestown
12 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Maryland’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Charlestown’s schools
Are Charlestown’s schools good?
On Maryland’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Charlestown children attend score below 60% of Maryland’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 35%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Charlestown in?
Cecil County Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 14,853 students in 28 schools (2024–25).
Where do Charlestown kids go to high school?
One of 5 high schools, depending on your address: Rising Sun High, North East High, Elkton High, Perryville High and Bohemia Manor High.
What is Charlestown’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Cecil County Public Schools graduated in four years, against 86% across Maryland.
How much does Charlestown spend per student?
$18,306 in Cecil County Public Schools (FY2024), against $20,258 across Maryland. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Charlestown families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Charlestown → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Maryland. Stars are from neighbors.