Best High Schools in Rocky Ridge, MD

High schools
2
Students
1,997
Avg actual
42%
Avg projected
57%
Impact
underperform expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Walkersville High

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1213 Students

2. Catoctin High

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students

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Best Middle Schools in Rocky Ridge, MD

Middle schools
2
Students
1,387
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
30%
Impact
exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Walkersville Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 841 Students

2. Thurmont Middle

C

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 546 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in Rocky Ridge, MD

Elementary schools
4
Students
1,077
Avg actual
46%
Avg projected
28%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. New Midway/woodsboro Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 276 Students

2. Emmitsburg Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 216 Students

3. Thurmont Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 278 Students

4. Thurmont Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 307 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Rocky Ridge, MD

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

Community Factors

Rocky Ridge, MD has a total population of 1,183 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Rocky Ridge, MD

4,461

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Rocky Ridge, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

21.18 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.26 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

17.92 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rocky Ridge, MD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

D

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

922 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

23 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Rocky Ridge, MD

How many schools are in Rocky Ridge, MD?

Rocky Ridge, MD has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,461 students in total.

How do schools in Rocky Ridge perform on state tests?

On average, 8 schools in Rocky Ridge score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Rocky Ridge exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rocky Ridge?

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 Rocky Ridge, MD

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Middleburg, MD

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  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Motters, MD

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Graceham, MD

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Thurmont, MD

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Keymar, MD

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Emmitsburg, MD

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Woodsboro, MD

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Utica, MD

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Sabillasville, MD

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Johnsville, MD

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations