Best Schools in Montgomery County, MD
Montgomery County, MD has a total of 336 schools including 70 high schools, 40 middle schools and 221 elementary schools. A total of 187,590 students attend Montgomery County, MD schools. On average, schools in Montgomery County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Montgomery County underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Montgomery County, MD
Montgomery County, MD has 70 high schools with 67,029 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 Montgomery County score 52% 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 Montgomery County meet expectations.
1. Walt Whitman High
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2018 Students
2. Thomas S. Wootton High
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1911 Students
3. Walter Johnson High
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2942 Students
4. Winston Churchill High
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2234 Students
5. Poolesville High
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1309 Students
6. Bethesda-chevy Chase High
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2335 Students
7. Richard Montgomery High
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2390 Students
8. Northwest High
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2484 Students
9. Damascus High
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1414 Students
10. Montgomery Blair High
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3204 Students
Best Middle Schools in Montgomery County, MD
Montgomery County, MD has 40 middle schools with 35,854 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 Montgomery County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Montgomery County don't meet expectations.
1. Herbert Hoover Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 925 Students
2. Thomas W. Pyle Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1241 Students
3. Robert Frost Middle School
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 968 Students
4. North Bethesda Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1110 Students
5. Cabin John Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 974 Students
6. Takoma Park Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1077 Students
7. Westland Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 845 Students
8. Tilden Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1100 Students
9. Silver Creek Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 778 Students
10. Julius West Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1325 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Montgomery County, MD
Montgomery County, MD has 221 elementary schools with 84,574 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 Montgomery County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Montgomery County don't meet expectations.
1. Cold Spring Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 351 Students
2. Westbrook Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 496 Students
3. Travilah Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 377 Students
4. Seven Locks Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 386 Students
5. Wayside Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students
6. Chevy Chase Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 431 Students
7. Bannockburn Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 418 Students
8. Bradley Hills Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 464 Students
9. Beverly Farms Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 583 Students
10. Wood Acres Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 605 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Montgomery County, MD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Montgomery County, MD has a total population of 1,062,061 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 60% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Montgomery County, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, MD Internet Health Assessment.
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