Best Schools in Frederick County, MD
Frederick County, MD has 87 public schools (11 high, 13 middle, 55 elementary) serving 49,231 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Frederick County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Frederick County, MD
The top high schools in Frederick County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Urbana High
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1940 Students
2. Oakdale High
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1622 Students
3. Linganore High
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1572 Students
4. Middletown High
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1097 Students
5. Brunswick High
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 862 Students
6. Walkersville High
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1213 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
The top middle schools in Frederick County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Urbana Middle
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Actual Test Scores
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1128 Students
2. Windsor Knolls Middle
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 744 Students
3. Oakdale Middle
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1057 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. Walkersville Middle
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 841 Students
7. Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 549 Students
8. Brunswick Middle
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 656 Students
9. Ballenger Creek Middle
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 805 Students
10. Monocacy Middle
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 926 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Frederick County, MD
The top elementary schools in Frederick County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wolfsville Elementary
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 157 Students
2. New Market Elementary
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 582 Students
3. Centerville Elementary
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 445 Students
4. Myersville Elementary
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 409 Students
5. Blue Heron Elementary
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 680 Students
6. Deer Crossing Elementary
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 505 Students
7. Frederick Classical Charter
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Frederick County Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 375 Students
8. Urbana Elementary
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 689 Students
9. Sugarloaf Elementary
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 828 Students
10. Green Valley Elementary
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 785 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.
Questions About Schools in Frederick County, MD
How many schools are in Frederick County, MD?
Frederick County, MD has 87 public schools: 11 high schools, 13 middle schools and 55 elementary schools, serving 49,231 students in total.
How do schools in Frederick County perform on state tests?
On average, 87 schools in Frederick County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Frederick County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Frederick 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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- Projected: 35%
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- Actual: 73%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Frederick County
14 places in Frederick County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (14)
- Frederick (30)
- Ijamsville (6)
- Thurmont (5)
- Walkersville (5)
- Middletown (4)
- New Market (4)
- Brunswick (3)
- Monrovia (2)
- Myersville (2)
- Adamstown (1)
- Emmitsburg (1)
- Jefferson (1)
- Keymar (1)
- Sabillasville (1)
School districts (1)
- Frederick County Public Schools (67 schools)