Maryland school performance worsens: graduation down, dropouts up, SAT scores fall

Baltimore, MD – According to FOX Baltimore, Maryland public schools continued to grapple with declining academic performance in 2025, even as state funding surged by more than $2 billion over the previous three years. Key indicators such as four-year high school graduation rates, dropout rates, and SAT scores all showed negative trends, raising questions about … Read more

Maryland High School Dropout Rate Reaches 13-Year High Amid Surging Education Funding

Baltimore, MD – According to FOX Baltimore, Maryland’s high school dropout rate climbed to a 13-year high in 2025, even as state and local funding for public education reached record levels. The four-year high school dropout rate in Maryland increased from 7.4% in 2021 to 9.9% in 2025, marking a 33% rise over five school … Read more

Budget concerns, a new charter school, and declining enrollment topped Carroll’s education headlines

Baltimore, MD – According to Baltimore Sun, Carroll County Public Schools faced several significant challenges and developments in 2025, with budget concerns, the approval of a new charter school, and ongoing declining enrollment emerging as top education stories. These issues highlighted broader trends in Maryland’s education landscape, affecting resource allocation, student options, and long-term planning … Read more