For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 6,016 students in Carroll County, MD. The top ranked public middle schools in Carroll County, MD are Mount View Middle School, Sykesville Middle School and Oklahoma Road Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, MD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Carroll County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount View Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12101 Woodford Dr
Marriottsville, MD 21104
(410) 313-5545
Marriottsville, MD 21104
(410) 313-5545
Grades: 6-8
| 876 students
Rank: #22.
Sykesville Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7301 Springfield Avenue
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3545
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3545
Grades: 6-8
| 758 students
Rank: #33.
Oklahoma Road Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6300 Oklahoma Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3600
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 758 students
Rank: #44.
Carroll Springs School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
495 South Center Street
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3620
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3620
Grades: 1-12
| 22 students
Rank: #55.
Westminster West Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 Monroe Street
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3661
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3661
Grades: 6-8
| 912 students
Rank: #66.
Shiloh Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3675 Willow Street
Hampstead, MD 21074
(410) 386-4570
Hampstead, MD 21074
(410) 386-4570
Grades: 6-8
| 631 students
Rank: #77.
Westminster East Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
121 Longwell Avenue
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3656
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3656
Grades: 6-8
| 800 students
Rank: #88.
North Carroll Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2401 Hanover Pike
Hampstead, MD 21074
(410) 751-3440
Hampstead, MD 21074
(410) 751-3440
Grades: 6-8
| 600 students
Rank: #99.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
99 Kings Drive
Taneytown, MD 21787
(410) 751-3270
Taneytown, MD 21787
(410) 751-3270
Grades: 6-8
| 645 students
Rank: #1010.
Crossroads Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45 Kate Wagner Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3691
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3691
Grades: 6-8
| 14 students
Carroll County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carroll County Evening High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
125 North Court St
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3120
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3120
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Carroll County Home & Hospital School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
125 North Court St
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3120
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3120
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3719 Littlestown Pike
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 751-3211
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 751-3211
Grades: K-5
| 229 students
1000 Green Valley Rd
New Windsor, MD 21776
(410) 751-3355
New Windsor, MD 21776
(410) 751-3355
Grades: 6-8
| 382 students
1400 Panther Dr
Hampstead, MD 21074
(410) 751-3450
Hampstead, MD 21074
(410) 751-3450
Grades: 9-12
| 700 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Carroll County, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Carroll County, MD include Mount View Middle School, Sykesville Middle School and Oklahoma Road Middle School. Carroll County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Maryland.
How many public middle schools are located in Carroll County?
10 public middle schools are located in Carroll County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Carroll County include: Westminster East Middle School vs. Westminster West Middle School, Sykesville Middle School vs. Oklahoma Road Middle School, Oklahoma Road Middle School vs. Sykesville Middle School
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