For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 14,719 students in Frederick County, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Frederick County, MD are Urbana High School, Oakdale High School and Middletown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Frederick County, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Frederick County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public high schools.
Frederick County, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oakdale 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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Frederick County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Urbana High School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3471 Campus Dr
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 236-7600
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 236-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,940 students
Rank: #22.
Oakdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5850 Eaglehead Drive
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 566-9400
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 566-9400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,622 students
Rank: #33.
Middletown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Schoolhouse Dr
Middletown, MD 21769
(240) 236-7400
Middletown, MD 21769
(240) 236-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,097 students
Rank: #44.
Linganore High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12013 Old Annapolis Rd
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 566-9700
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 566-9700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,572 students
Rank: #55.
Walkersville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
81 W Frederick Street
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-7200
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,213 students
Rank: #66.
Brunswick High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Cummings Dr
Brunswick, MD 21716
(240) 236-8600
Brunswick, MD 21716
(240) 236-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 862 students
Rank: #77.
Tuscarora High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5312 Ballenger Creek Pk
Frederick, MD 21703
(240) 236-6400
Frederick, MD 21703
(240) 236-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,717 students
Rank: #88.
Catoctin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14745 Sabillasville Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788
(240) 236-8100
Thurmont, MD 21788
(240) 236-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 784 students
Rank: #99.
Frederick High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 Carroll Pky
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-7000
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,829 students
Rank: #1010.
Governor Thomas Johnson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1501 N Market St
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-8200
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,962 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Heather Ridge
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1445 Taney Ave
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-8000
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-8000
Grades: 7-12
| 45 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Rock Creek
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55b West Frederick Street
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-8700
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-8700
Grades: PK-12
| 76 students
Frederick County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Heather Ridge Middle School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1445 Taney Ave
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-8000
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-8000
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Frederick County, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Frederick County, MD include Urbana High School, Oakdale High School and Middletown High School.
How many public high schools are located in Frederick County?
12 public high schools are located in Frederick County.
What is the racial composition of students in Frederick County?
Frederick County public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 67% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Frederick County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Frederick County include: Frederick High School vs. Governor Thomas Johnson High School, Oakdale High School vs. Urbana High School, Governor Thomas Johnson High School vs. Frederick High School
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