Best High Schools in Thurmont, MD

Thurmont, MD has 3 high schools with 3,959 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 Thurmont score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Thurmont greatly exceed expectations.

1. Walkersville High

A-

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Catoctin High

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

3. Gov. Thomas Johnson High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1962 Students

Best Middle Schools in Thurmont, MD

Thurmont, MD has 3 middle schools with 2,313 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 Thurmont score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Thurmont underperform expectations.

1. Walkersville Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

2. Thurmont Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

3. Monocacy Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 926 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Thurmont, MD

Thurmont, MD has 7 elementary schools with 1,991 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 Thurmont score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Thurmont underperform expectations.

1. Yellow Springs Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 588 Students

2. Thurmont Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

3. Lewistown Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 172 Students

4. Emmitsburg Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

5. Sabillasville Environmental School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 154 Students

6. New Midway/woodsboro Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

7. Thurmont Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

Education & Community Snapshot in Thurmont, MD

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

Community Factors

Thurmont, MD has a total population of 11,028 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Thurmont, MD

8,263

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

26%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Thurmont, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

19.33 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.39 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

15.94 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Thurmont, MD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,807 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

46 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
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