Best High Schools in Damascus, MD

Damascus, MD has 2 high schools with 3,665 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 Damascus score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Damascus exceed expectations.

1. Damascus High

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1414 Students

2. Clarksburg High

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2251 Students

Best Middle Schools in Damascus, MD

Damascus, MD has 2 middle schools with 1,883 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 Damascus score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Damascus underperform expectations.

1. Rocky Hill Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1058 Students

2. John T. Baker Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Damascus, MD

Damascus, MD has 5 elementary schools with 2,408 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 Damascus score 37% 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 Damascus underperform expectations.

1. Clearspring Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 574 Students

2. Little Bennett Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 631 Students

3. Woodfield Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 323 Students

4. Lois P. Rockwell Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students

5. Damascus Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 366 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Damascus, MD

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

Community Factors

Damascus, MD has a total population of 13,438 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Damascus, MD

7,956

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

46%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Damascus, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

12.54 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

1.98 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

10.56 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Damascus, MD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,003 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

89 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Damascus, MD

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Clarksburg, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Laytonsville, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Monrovia, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Ijamsville, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Montgomery Village, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Boyds, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Germantown, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Mount Airy, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Urbana, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Gaithersburg, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations