ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø

Frederick County School District

191 South East Street
Frederick, MD 21701
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Frederick County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 15,373 students in Frederick County School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public high schools in Maryland.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Frederick County School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 56% statewide average).
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School in Frederick County School District have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oakdale High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
69 Schools
287 Schools
# Students
47,681 Students
285,722 Students
# Teachers
3,038 Teachers
18,478 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Frederick County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MD)
#4 out of 25 school districts
(Top 20%)
38%
27%
54%
45%
46%
36%
93%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
7%
% Hispanic
21%
22%
% Black
15%
34%
% White
49%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,819 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,554. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,201 is less than the state median of $18,481. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MD)
Total Revenue
$802 MM
$17,412 MM
Spending
$773 MM
$16,456 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,819
$19,554
Spending / Student
$16,201
$18,481

Best Frederick County School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Urbana High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3471 Campus Dr
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 236-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Oakdale High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5850 Eaglehead Drive
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 566-9400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,679 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Middletown High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 Schoolhouse Dr
Middletown, MD 21769
(240) 236-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,109 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Linganore High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12013 Old Annapolis Rd
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 566-9700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,620 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Frederick County Virtual
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1799 Schifferstadt Blvd
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-8450
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #66.
Walkersville High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
81 W Frederick Street
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,203 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Brunswick High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 Cummings Dr
Brunswick, MD 21716
(240) 236-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Monocacy Valley Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
217 Dill Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-6100
Gr: PK-9 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Tuscarora High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5312 Ballenger Creek Pk
Frederick, MD 21703
(240) 236-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,719 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
Catoctin High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14745 Sabillasville Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788
(240) 236-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1111.
Frederick High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
650 Carroll Pky
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,850 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1212.
Governor Thomas Johnson High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1501 N Market St
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1313.
Heather Ridge
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1445 Taney Ave
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-8000
Gr: 6-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1414.
Rock Creek
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
55b West Frederick Street
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-8700
Gr: PK-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Frederick County Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
7922 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-8500
Gr: 9-12

Recent Articles

10 Advantages of ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Education in 2025
10 Advantages of ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Education in 2025
Explore 10 key benefits of public education in 2025, with fresh statistics, expert insights, and real-world examples for parents and educators.
COVID-19’s Lasting Impact on U.S. ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
COVID-19’s Lasting Impact on U.S. ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
Explore how COVID-19 continues to affect U.S. public schools in 2025: learning losses, enrollment shifts, mental health, and recovery strategies.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 69 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 47,681 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in MD)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 38% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Quick Links