For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 9,853 students in Carroll County, MD. The top ranked public high schools in Carroll County, MD are Marriotts Ridge High School, Post Secondary Program and Century High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public high schools.
Carroll County, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Century High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Carroll County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marriotts Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12100 Woodford Dr
Marriottsville, MD 21104
(410) 313-5568
Marriottsville, MD 21104
(410) 313-5568
Grades: 9-12
| 1,716 students
Rank: #22.
Post Secondary Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
495 South Center Street
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3620
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3620
Grades: 12
| 42 students
Rank: #33.
Century High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
355 Ronsdale Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 386-4400
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 386-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,120 students
Rank: #44.
Liberty High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5855 Bartholow Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3560
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3560
Grades: 9-12
| 991 students
Rank: #55.
Westminster High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1225 Washington Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3630
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3630
Grades: 9-12
| 1,517 students
Rank: #66.
South Carroll High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 West Old Liberty Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3575
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3575
Grades: 9-12
| 921 students
Rank: #77.
Gateway School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Kate Wagner Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3691
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3691
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Carroll Springs School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
495 South Center Street
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3620
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3620
Grades: 3-12
| 20 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Flexible Student Support
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Kate Wagner Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3691
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3691
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: #1010.
Winters Mill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
560 Gorsuch Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 386-1500
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 386-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,116 students
Rank: #1111.
Manchester Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3300 Maple Grove Road
Manchester, MD 21102
(410) 386-1673
Manchester, MD 21102
(410) 386-1673
Grades: 9-12
| 1,359 students
Rank: #1212.
Francis Scott Key High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3825 Bark Hill Road
Union Bridge, MD 21791
(410) 751-3320
Union Bridge, MD 21791
(410) 751-3320
Grades: 9-12
| 944 students
Carroll County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carroll County Evening High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
125 North Court St
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3120
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3120
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Carroll County Home & Hospital School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
125 North Court St
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3120
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3120
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3719 Littlestown Pike
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 751-3211
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 751-3211
Grades: K-5
| 229 students
1000 Green Valley Rd
New Windsor, MD 21776
(410) 751-3355
New Windsor, MD 21776
(410) 751-3355
Grades: 6-8
| 382 students
1400 Panther Dr
Hampstead, MD 21074
(410) 751-3450
Hampstead, MD 21074
(410) 751-3450
Grades: 9-12
| 700 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Carroll County, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Carroll County, MD include Marriotts Ridge High School, Post Secondary Program and Century High School. Carroll County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Maryland.
How many public high schools are located in Carroll County?
12 public high schools are located in Carroll County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 67% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Carroll County include: Winters Mill High School vs. Westminster High School, Liberty High School vs. Century High School, Century High School vs. Liberty High School
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