For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,401 students in Dundalk, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dundalk, MD are Battle Monument School, Holabird Middle School and General John Stricker Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dundalk, MD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Dundalk have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 72% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dundalk, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Battle Monument School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7801 E Collingham Dr
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7000
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7000
Gr: PK-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Holabird Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Delvale Ave
Dundalk, MD 21222
(443) 809-7049
Dundalk, MD 21222
(443) 809-7049
Gr: 4-8 | 1,027 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
General John Stricker Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7855 Trappe Rd
Dundalk, MD 21222
(443) 809-7038
Dundalk, MD 21222
(443) 809-7038
Gr: 6-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Dundalk Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7400 Dunmanway
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7018
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7018
Gr: 6-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dundalk, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dundalk, MD include Battle Monument School, Holabird Middle School and General John Stricker Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dundalk?
4 public middle schools are located in Dundalk.
What is the racial composition of students in Dundalk?
Dundalk public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 72% (majority Black).
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