Best High Schools in Carroll County, MD

Carroll County, MD has 15 high schools with 9,694 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Carroll County score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Carroll County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Glenelg High

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1339 Students

2. Century High

A

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1120 Students

3. Liberty High

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 991 Students

4. Westminster High

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1517 Students

5. Winters Mill High

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1116 Students

6. Manchester Valley High

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1359 Students

7. South Carroll High

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 921 Students

8. Francis Scott Key High

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 944 Students

9. Post Secondary Program

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 12 • 42 Students

10. Flexible Student Support

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 32 Students

Best Middle Schools in Carroll County, MD

Carroll County, MD has 10 middle schools with 6,219 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Carroll County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Carroll County underperform expectations.

1. Glenwood Middle

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 493 Students

2. Sykesville Middle

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 748 Students

3. Oklahoma Road Middle

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students

4. Shiloh Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 604 Students

5. Mount Airy Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 721 Students

6. Westminster West Middle

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 875 Students

7. Westminster East Middle

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 767 Students

8. North Carroll Middle

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 622 Students

9. Northwest Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 637 Students

10. Crossroads Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 10 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Carroll County, MD

Carroll County, MD has 35 elementary schools with 14,998 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Carroll County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Carroll County don't meet expectations.

1. West Manheim El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

South Western Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 625 Students

2. Bushy Park Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 621 Students

3. Alloway Creek El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Littlestown Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 790 Students

4. Freedom District Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 617 Students

5. Linton Springs Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 748 Students

6. Carrolltowne Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 629 Students

7. Eldersburg Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 474 Students

8. Winfield Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 678 Students

9. Piney Ridge Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 578 Students

10. William Winchester Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 576 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Carroll County, MD

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

Community Factors

Carroll County, MD has a total population of 172,891 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Carroll County, MD

30,931

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

40%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Carroll County, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B

16.39 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.73 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

13.66 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carroll County, MD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,781 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

75 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 12%
  • Projected Test Scores: 19%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
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  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations