Harford County Public Schools

District Overview
Headquartered at 102 South Hickory Avenue in Bel Air, Maryland, Harford County Public Schools serves as an active, comprehensive regular public school district within the greater Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metropolitan area. Set within a vibrant midsize suburban environment, the district operates 55 educational facilities designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of students across a complete Pre-Kindergarten through 12th-grade system. Currently educating 37,771 enrolled students, the district offers a well-rounded learning ecosystem that balances early childhood development, strong elementary instruction, and robust secondary pathways designed to prepare learners for college and career readiness.

To sustain this expansive educational network, Harford County Public Schools relies on a substantial professional workforce totaling over 10,913 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes a core faculty of approximately 5,307 full-time equivalent teachers, complemented by nearly 591 instructional aides and over 5,015 dedicated support personnel who oversee everything from student services to district operations. For parents, students, and researchers analyzing public education context, the district exemplifies a well-resourced suburban system dedicated to maintaining seamless academic continuity, rich community engagement, and strong student-to-staff support structures.
55
Total Schools
37,771
Total Students
5,307.2
Full-Time Teachers
7.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harford County Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White21,615
Hispanic3,764
Black8,012
Asian1,274
Two or More2,956
American Indian87
Pacific Islander44
  • White
    21,615 (57.3%)
  • Black
    8,012 (21.2%)
  • Hispanic
    3,764 (10.0%)
  • Two or More
    2,956 (7.8%)
  • Asian
    1,274 (3.4%)
  • American Indian
    87 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    44 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Harford County Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary33
Middle9
High11
Other2
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:55
Students:37,771*
Teachers (FTE):5,307.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.1
Schools in Harford County Public Schools
Found 55 Schools