Best High Schools in Garrett County, MD

Garrett County, MD has 4 high schools with 1,845 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 Garrett County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Garrett County meet expectations.

1. Northern Garrett High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Garrett County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 439 Students

2. Mountain Ridge High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 736 Students

3. Southern Garrett High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Garrett County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 624 Students

Best Middle Schools in Garrett County, MD

Garrett County, MD has 4 middle schools with 1,411 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 Garrett County score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Garrett County underperform expectations.

1. Mount Savage Middle

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 425 Students

2. Northern Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Garrett County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 320 Students

3. Southern Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Garrett County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 434 Students

4. Westmar Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 232 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Garrett County, MD

Garrett County, MD has 12 elementary schools with 2,225 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 Garrett County score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Garrett County underperform expectations.

1. Frost Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 236 Students

2. Swan Meadow School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Garrett County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 38 Students

3. Accident Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Garrett County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 235 Students

4. Broad Ford Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Garrett County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students

5. Crellin Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Garrett County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 140 Students

6. Route 40 Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Garrett County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 122 Students

7. George's Creek Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 268 Students

8. Yough Glades Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Garrett County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 280 Students

9. Grantsville Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Garrett County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 171 Students

10. Friendsville Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Garrett County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 138 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Garrett County, MD

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

Community Factors

Garrett County, MD has a total population of 28,806 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Garrett County, MD

5,481

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Garrett County, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

22.30 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.48 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

16.82 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Garrett County, MD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,038 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

31 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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