How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Charles County Public Schools | Harford County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | La Plata, Maryland | Bel Air, Maryland |
| Total Enrollment | 27,598 | 38,037 |
| Number of Schools | 37 | 55 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 14:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Charles County Public Schools | Harford County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,415 | $17,493 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.7% | 12.0% |
| State Revenue | 44.3% | 35.4% |
| Local Revenue | 45.0% | 52.6% |
Charles County 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 | Charles County Public Schools | Harford County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18.5% | 57.7% |
| African American | 54.7% | 21.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% | 9.9% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 3.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 8.3% | 8.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.1% | 35.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Charles County Public Schools | Harford County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 139 | 178 |
| Schools with AP | 7 | 11 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 420.3:1 | 448.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.6% | 23.6% |
School Types
Charles County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
Harford County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 10
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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.