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Garrett County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,500 students in Garrett County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
Public Schools in Garrett County School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 67% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,414 Schools
# Students
3,500 Students
889,618 Students
# Teachers
288 Teachers
60,928 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Garrett County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 25 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Graduation Rate
94%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,409 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
59,942 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
69 Students
195,146 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
22%
# Black Students
13 Students
290,786 Students
% Black Students
1%
33%
# White Students
3,336 Students
293,213 Students
% White Students
95%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,252 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
73 Students
46,382 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
203
30,674
# Students in K Grade:
231
60,934
# Students in 1st Grade:
254
64,823
# Students in 2nd Grade:
237
63,108
# Students in 3rd Grade:
240
64,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
238
64,857
# Students in 5th Grade:
265
65,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
244
65,310
# Students in 7th Grade:
271
65,842
# Students in 8th Grade:
254
67,873
# Students in 9th Grade:
293
82,256
# Students in 10th Grade:
266
72,892
# Students in 11th Grade:
254
60,352
# Students in 12th Grade:
250
61,018
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,660 is higher than the state median of $19,573. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,763 is higher than the state median of $18,498. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$17,412 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$16,456 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,660
$19,573
Spending / Student
$19,763
$18,498
Best Garrett County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Swan Meadow School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6709 Garrett Highway
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-2059
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-2059
Grades: K-8
| 38 students
Rank: #22.
Accident Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
534 Accident-bittinger Rd
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8863
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8863
Grades: PK-5
| 235 students
Rank: #33.
Northern Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
371 Pride Pkwy
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8165
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8165
Grades: 6-8
| 320 students
Rank: #44.
Northern Garrett High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
86 Pride Pkwy
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8668
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8668
Grades: 9-12
| 439 students
Rank: #55.
Grantsville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Grant St
Grantsville, MD 21536
(301) 895-5173
Grantsville, MD 21536
(301) 895-5173
Grades: PK-5
| 171 students
Rank: #66.
Broad Ford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
607 Harvey Winters Rd
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9445
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9445
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #77.
Crellin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
115 Kendall Dr
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-4704
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-4704
Grades: K-5
| 140 students
Rank: #88.
Route 40 Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17764 National Pike
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-6132
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-6132
Grades: PK-5
| 122 students
Rank: #99.
Southern Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
605 Harvey Winters Road
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-8881
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-8881
Grades: 6-8
| 434 students
Rank: #1010.
Southern Garrett High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
345 Oakland Dr
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447
Grades: 9-12
| 624 students
Rank: #1111.
Yough Glades Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Wolf Acres Dr
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-3334
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-3334
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #1212.
Friendsville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
841 First Ave
Friendsville, MD 21531
(301) 746-5100
Friendsville, MD 21531
(301) 746-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 138 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Garrett County School District?
Garrett County School District manages 12 public schools serving 3,500 students.
What is the rank of Garrett County School District?
Garrett County School District is ranked #12 out of 25 school districts in Maryland (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maryland school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Garrett County School District?
95% of Garrett County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Garrett County School District?
Garrett County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 15:1.
What is Garrett County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,763 is higher than the state median of $18,498. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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