Best High Schools in Sandy Spring, MD

High schools
1
Students
1,721
Avg actual
52%
Avg projected
69%
Impact
underperform expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Sherwood High

A-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1721 Students

See all 199 high schools in Maryland ranked

Best Middle Schools in Sandy Spring, MD

Middle schools
1
Students
674
Avg actual
52%
Avg projected
41%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. William H. Farquhar Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 674 Students

See all 213 middle schools in Maryland ranked

Best Elementary Schools in Sandy Spring, MD

Elementary schools
1
Students
521
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
don't meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Sherwood Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Sandy Spring, MD

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

Community Factors

Sandy Spring, MD has a total population of 2,162 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 63% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Sandy Spring, MD

3,612

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

63%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Sandy Spring, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

16.77 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.41 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

13.36 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sandy Spring, MD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,200 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

94 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Sandy Spring, MD

How many schools are in Sandy Spring, MD?

Sandy Spring, MD has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 3,612 students in total.

How do schools in Sandy Spring perform on state tests?

On average, 4 schools in Sandy Spring score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Sandy Spring don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sandy Spring?

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 Sandy Spring, MD

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Ashton, MD

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Brinklow, MD

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Olney, MD

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Brookeville, MD

  • Actual: 55%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Spencerville, MD

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cloverly, MD

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Highland, MD

  • Actual: 61%
  • Projected: 57%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Aspen Hill, MD

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Colesville, MD

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Glenmont, MD

  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

Every school in Sandy Spring

Average SchoolGrade
A-
Meeting or exceeding expectations
0%
Exceeding
0%
Avg actual scores
49.5%
Avg projected
57%

2 of 2 schools in Sandy Spring carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

A: 1B: 1

All 2 public schools we grade in Sandy Spring. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

High schools (1)

Elementary and primary schools (1)

Private schools (1)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.