Best High Schools in Allegany County, MD

High schools
4
Students
2,401
Avg actual
34%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Allegany County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Allegany High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 684 Students

2. Mountain Ridge High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 736 Students

3. Fort Hill High

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 692 Students

4. Center For Career & Technical Education

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 289 Students

Best Middle Schools in Allegany County, MD

Middle schools
4
Students
1,843
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
30%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Allegany County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Braddock Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 603 Students

2. Mount Savage Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 425 Students

3. Westmar Middle

C

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 232 Students

4. Washington Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 583 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Allegany County, MD

Elementary schools
16
Students
4,016
Avg actual
42%
Avg projected
30%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Allegany County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Frost Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 236 Students

2. Parkside Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 210 Students

3. Northeast Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 272 Students

4. Cash Valley Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 275 Students

5. Beall Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students

6. Cresaptown Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 267 Students

7. Bel Air Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 199 Students

8. Flintstone Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 216 Students

9. Westernport Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 261 Students

10. West Side Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 305 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Allegany County, MD

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Allegany County, MD has a total population of 68,106 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Allegany County, MD

9,212

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Allegany County, MD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

23.71 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.82 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

18.89 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Allegany County, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Allegany County, MD.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,171 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

45 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Allegany County, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Allegany County, MD

How many schools are in Allegany County, MD?

Allegany County, MD has 28 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 9,212 students in total.

How do schools in Allegany County perform on state tests?

On average, 28 schools in Allegany County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Allegany County exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Allegany County?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Allegany County, MD

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  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Garrett County, MD

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Somerset County, PA

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Morgan County, WV

  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Bedford County, PA

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Fulton County, PA

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 29%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 65%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cities, towns and school districts in Allegany County

7 places in Allegany County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.

Cities and towns (7)

School districts (1)