For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,022 students in Garrett County, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Garrett County, MD are Northern Garrett High School and Southern Garrett High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garrett County, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Garrett County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Garrett County, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northern Garrett High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Garrett County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Garrett High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
86 Pride Pkwy
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8668
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8668
Grades: 9-12
| 444 students
Rank: #22.
Southern Garrett High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
345 Oakland Dr
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447
Grades: 7-12
| 578 students
Garrett County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
334 North Branch Ave
Bloomington, MD 21523
(301) 359-0331
Bloomington, MD 21523
(301) 359-0331
Grades: PK-5
| 32 students
770 Dennett Rd
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-3452
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-3452
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Garrett County Home & Hospital School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
40 South Second St
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-7655
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-7655
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
288 West Main St
Kitzmiller, MD 21538
(301) 453-3101
Kitzmiller, MD 21538
(301) 453-3101
Grades: K-5
| 49 students
Northern High Evening School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
86 Pride Pkwy
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8668
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8668
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Southern High Evening School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
345 Oakland Dr
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Garrett County, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Garrett County, MD include Northern Garrett High School and Southern Garrett High School.
How many public high schools are located in Garrett County?
2 public high schools are located in Garrett County.
What is the racial composition of students in Garrett County?
Garrett County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Garrett County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Garrett County include: Southern Garrett High School vs. Northern Garrett High School, Northern Garrett High School vs. Southern Garrett High School
Recent Articles
Can Naviance Succeed Improve College and Career Readiness?
Learn about a new student assessment system, Naviance Succeed, which provides tools and support to increase student college and career readiness. A number of school districts are using the tool this year in hopes of improving student performance through more accurate assessment process than are currently available.
Do You Need After School Day Care? ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools May Be the Solution
Learn about how your child's public school may be the best source of after school and vacation day care.
The Link Between Education and Incarceration: The NAACP Report
Education and the rate of incarceration have been linked in a recent NAACP report. Learn about the report and the troubling findings.