Northern Garrett High School vs. Southern Garrett High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Northern Garrett High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Overview
Serving 439 students in grades 9-12, Northern Garrett 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Serving 624 students in grades 9-12, Southern Garrett High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
439 students
624 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#485 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#792 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
118
175
Grade 10 Students
116
150
Grade 11 Students
103
151
Grade 12 Students
102
148
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
95%
95%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%