Manchester Valley High School

3300 Maple Grove Road
Manchester, MD 21102
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,359 students in grades 9-12, Manchester Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,359 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in MD)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Manchester Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

Manchester Valley High School's student population of 1,359 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,359 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
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School Rankings

Manchester Valley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manchester Valley High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#513 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Manchester Valley High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Manchester Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Manchester Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Manchester Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Manchester Valley High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Manchester Valley High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
85%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Manchester Valley High School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Manchester Valley High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
91%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Manchester Valley High School and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Manchester Valley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Manchester Valley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Manchester Valley High School's ranking?
Manchester Valley High School is ranked #513 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Manchester Valley High School often compared to?
Manchester Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westminster High School, South Carroll High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Manchester Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Manchester Valley High School is 91%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Manchester Valley High School?
1,359 students attend Manchester Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Manchester Valley High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manchester Valley High School?
Manchester Valley High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Manchester Valley High School offer ?
Manchester Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Manchester Valley High School part of?
Manchester Valley High School is part of Carroll County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,359 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 91% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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