Best High Schools in Garrett County, MD

High schools
3
Students
1,799
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Northern Garrett High School

A-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Southern Garrett High School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Garrett County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 624 Students

3. Mountain Ridge High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

Best Middle Schools in Garrett County, MD

Middle schools
4
Students
1,411
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Northern Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

2. Mount Savage Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

3. Westmar Middle

C

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

4. Southern Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

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

Best Elementary Schools in Garrett County, MD

Elementary schools
12
Students
2,225
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
31%
Impact
exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Frost Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Accident Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

3. Crellin Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

4. Friendsville Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

5. Grantsville Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

6. Swan Meadow School

C+

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

7. Route 40 Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

8. George's Creek Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

9. Yough Glades Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

10. Broad Ford Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Garrett County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 559 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.

Questions About Schools in Garrett County, MD

How many schools are in Garrett County, MD?

Garrett County, MD has 20 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 5,481 students in total.

How do schools in Garrett County perform on state tests?

On average, 20 schools in Garrett County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Garrett County exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Garrett 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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Garrett County, MD

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  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Mineral County, WV

  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Allegany County, MD

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Tucker County, WV

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Grant County, WV

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Monongalia County, WV

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Fayette County, PA

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Somerset County, PA

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Hampshire County, WV

  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Hardy County, WV

  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations

Cities, towns and school districts in Garrett County

4 places in Garrett County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.

Cities and towns (4)

School districts (1)