How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Baltimore City Public Schools | Harford County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Baltimore, Maryland | Bel Air, Maryland |
| Total Enrollment | 75,995 | 38,037 |
| Number of Schools | 154 | 55 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.4:1 | 14:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Baltimore City Public Schools | Harford County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,862 | $16,969 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.3% | 12.0% |
| State Revenue | 51.4% | 35.4% |
| Local Revenue | 33.3% | 52.6% |
Baltimore City Public Schools
Federal State Local
Harford County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Baltimore City Public Schools | Harford County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6.2% | 57.7% |
| African American | 74.1% | 21.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% | 9.9% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.0% | 8.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 73.8% | 38.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Baltimore City Public Schools | Harford County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 164 | 178 |
| Schools with AP | 28 | 11 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 595.6:1 | 440.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 62.4% | 30.0% |
School Types
Baltimore City Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 31
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Harford County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.