Best High Schools in Cascade, MD

High schools
2
Students
1,501
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
53%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Smithsburg High

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 717 Students

2. Catoctin High

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students

See all 199 high schools in Maryland ranked

Best Middle Schools in Cascade, MD

Middle schools
2
Students
1,080
Avg actual
43%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Smithsburg Middle

A

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students

2. Thurmont Middle

C

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 546 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in Cascade, MD

Elementary schools
3
Students
731
Avg actual
33%
Avg projected
27%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Thurmont Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 278 Students

2. Cascade Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 146 Students

3. Thurmont Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 307 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Cascade, MD

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

Community Factors

Cascade, MD has a total population of 1,278 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Cascade, MD

3,312

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cascade, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

15.61 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.97 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.63 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cascade, MD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,236 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

54 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Cascade, MD

How many schools are in Cascade, MD?

Cascade, MD has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,312 students in total.

How do schools in Cascade perform on state tests?

On average, 7 schools in Cascade score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Cascade exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cascade?

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 Cascade, MD

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Sabillasville, MD

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Glen Forney, PA

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Waynesboro, PA

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Ringgold, MD

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Pleasant Valley, MD

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Carroll Valley, PA

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Smithsburg, MD

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Fairfield, PA

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Polktown, PA

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Pondsville, MD

  • Actual: 57%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Every school in Cascade

Average SchoolGrade
C
Meeting or exceeding expectations
100%
Exceeding
0%
Avg actual scores
28%
Avg projected
26%

1 of 1 schools in Cascade carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

C: 1

All 1 public schools we grade in Cascade. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

Elementary and primary schools (1)