Best High Schools in Oakland, MD

Oakland, MD has 2 high schools with 1,063 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 Oakland score 45% 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 Oakland 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. 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 Oakland, MD

Oakland, MD has 2 middle schools with 754 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 Oakland score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Oakland underperform expectations.

1. 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

2. 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

Best Elementary Schools in Oakland, MD

Oakland, MD has 6 elementary schools with 1,390 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 Oakland score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Oakland underperform expectations.

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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 Oakland, MD

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

Community Factors

Oakland, MD has a total population of 8,617 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Oakland, MD

3,207

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

27%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Oakland, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

26.04 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.33 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

19.72 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Oakland, MD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,121 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

30 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Oakland, MD

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Mountain Lake Park, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Loch Lynn Heights, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Deer Park, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Hutton, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Gortner, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
McComas Beach, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Wilson, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Hopemont, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Turner Douglass, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Terra Alta, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations