Best Schools in Carroll County, MD
Carroll County, MD has 56 public schools (10 high, 9 middle, 32 elementary) serving 27,063 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Carroll County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carroll County, MD
The top high schools in Carroll County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Liberty High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 991 Students
2. Century High
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Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1120 Students
3. Westminster High
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Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1517 Students
4. South Carroll High
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Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 921 Students
5. Manchester Valley High
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Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1359 Students
6. Winters Mill High
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Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1116 Students
7. Francis Scott Key High
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Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 944 Students
8. Gateway School
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Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
9. Flexible Student Support
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Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 32 Students
10. Post Secondary Program
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 12 • 42 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carroll County, MD
The top middle schools in Carroll County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oklahoma Road Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
2. Sykesville Middle
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Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 748 Students
3. Shiloh Middle
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Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 604 Students
4. Westminster West Middle
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Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 875 Students
5. Mount Airy Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 721 Students
6. Westminster East Middle
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Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 767 Students
7. North Carroll Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 622 Students
8. Northwest Middle
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Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 637 Students
9. Crossroads Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 10 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carroll County, MD
The top elementary schools in Carroll County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Linton Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 748 Students
2. Piney Ridge Elementary
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Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 578 Students
3. Freedom District Elementary
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Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 617 Students
4. Eldersburg Elementary
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Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 474 Students
5. Mechanicsville Elementary
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Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 Students
6. Carrolltowne Elementary
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Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 629 Students
7. Spring Garden Elementary
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Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 440 Students
8. William Winchester Elementary
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Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 576 Students
9. Winfield Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 678 Students
10. Mount Airy Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 479 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
16.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Carroll County, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Carroll County, MD
How many schools are in Carroll County, MD?
Carroll County, MD has 56 public schools: 10 high schools, 9 middle schools and 32 elementary schools, serving 27,063 students in total.
How do schools in Carroll County perform on state tests?
On average, 56 schools in Carroll County score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Carroll County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Carroll 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.
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Cities, towns and school districts in Carroll County
8 places in Carroll County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Westminster (17)
- Sykesville (11)
- Hampstead (4)
- Manchester (3)
- Mount Airy (2)
- Taneytown (2)
- Union Bridge (2)
- Finksburg (1)
School districts (1)
- Carroll County Public Schools (43 schools)