Best Schools in Frederick County, MD
Frederick County, MD has a total of 89 schools including 18 high schools, 13 middle schools and 55 elementary schools. A total of 49,231 students attend Frederick County, MD schools. On average, schools in Frederick County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Frederick County underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Frederick County, MD
Frederick County, MD has 18 high schools with 15,353 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 Frederick County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Frederick County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Linganore High
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1572 Students
2. Urbana High
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1940 Students
3. Oakdale High
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1622 Students
4. Middletown High
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1097 Students
5. Walkersville High
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1213 Students
6. Brunswick High
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 862 Students
7. Catoctin High
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
8. Tuscarora High
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1717 Students
9. Gov. Thomas Johnson High
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1962 Students
10. Frederick High
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1829 Students
Best Middle Schools in Frederick County, MD
Frederick County, MD has 13 middle schools with 10,250 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 Frederick County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Frederick County underperform expectations.
1. Urbana Middle
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1128 Students
2. Oakdale Middle
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1057 Students
3. Windsor Knolls Middle
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 744 Students
4. Middletown Middle
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 799 Students
5. New Market Middle
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 684 Students
6. Ballenger Creek Middle
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 805 Students
7. Brunswick Middle
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 656 Students
8. Walkersville Middle
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 841 Students
9. Thurmont Middle
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 546 Students
10. Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 549 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Frederick County, MD
Frederick County, MD has 55 elementary schools with 23,552 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 Frederick County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Frederick County underperform expectations.
1. Urbana Elementary
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 689 Students
2. Centerville Elementary
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 445 Students
3. Sugarloaf Elementary
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 828 Students
4. Oakdale Elementary
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1028 Students
5. Wolfsville Elementary
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 157 Students
6. New Market Elementary
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 582 Students
7. Frederick Classical Charter
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Frederick County Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 375 Students
8. Kemptown Elementary
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 401 Students
9. Deer Crossing Elementary
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 505 Students
10. Middletown Elementary
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 441 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Frederick County, MD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Frederick County, MD has a total population of 271,717 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Frederick 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 Frederick County, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Frederick County, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Frederick 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 Frederick County, MD Internet Health Assessment.
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