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Best Harford County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 8,959 students in Harford County, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harford County, MD are Fallston Middle School, Southampton Middle School and Bel Air Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harford County, MD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Harford County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 72% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Harford County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fallston Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2303 Carrs Mill Rd
Fallston, MD 21047
(410) 638-4129
Gr: 6-8 | 1,068 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Southampton Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1200 Moores Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4150
Gr: 6-8 | 1,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Bel Air Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
99 Idlewild Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4140
Gr: 6-8 | 1,080 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
North Harford Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
112 Pylesville Rd
Pylesville, MD 21132
(410) 638-3658
Gr: 6-8 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Patterson Mill Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
85 Patterson Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4640
Gr: 6-8 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Center For Educational Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
253 Paradise Rd
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Gr: 6-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Havre De Grace Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
445 Lewis Lane
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6608
Gr: 6-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Swan Creek School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
253 Paradise Road
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Gr: 2-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
Edgewood Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2311 Willoughby Beach Rd
Edgewood, MD 21040
(410) 612-1518
Gr: 6-8 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
Harford Academy At Campus Hills
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Thomas Run Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3810
Gr: 1-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1111.
Aberdeen Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Mount Royal Ave
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5510
Gr: 6-8 | 1,071 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1212.
Magnolia Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
299 Fort Hoyle Rd
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 612-1525
Gr: 6-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Harford County, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harford County, MD include Fallston Middle School, Southampton Middle School and Bel Air Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Harford County?
12 public middle schools are located in Harford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harford County?
Harford County public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 72% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Harford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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