Best Public High Schools in 21231 (Baltimore, MD) (2026)

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Best 21231 Maryland Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,101 students in 21231, MD.

The top-ranked public high school in 21231, MD is Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high school in zipcode 21231 have an score of 12% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and score of 32% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in 21231, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 21231 have a of 81%, which is less than the Maryland average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).

Best 21231, MD Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
:

Bottom 50%

1400 Orleans Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(443) 642-4478

Gr: 9-12 | 1,101 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 21231 Maryland

21231, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1601 E Pratt St
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-1720

Gr: 6-10 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Baltimore Freedom Academy (Closed 2014)

1601 East Lombard St
Baltimore, MD 21231
(443) 642-2158

Gr: 6-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Lombard Middle School (Closed 2010)

1601 E Lombard St
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-9261

Gr: 7-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 21231, MD?

The top-ranked public high schools in 21231, MD include Paul Laurence Dunbar High School.

How many public high schools are located in 21231?

1 public high schools are located in 21231.

What is the racial composition of students in 21231?

21231 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).