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Allegany High School vs. Mountain Ridge High School

Should you attend Allegany High School or Mountain Ridge High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Allegany High School
900 Seton Dr
Cumberland, MD 21502
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Mountain Ridge High School
100 Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick
Frostburg, MD 21532
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Allegany High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 690 students in grades 9-12, Allegany High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 734 students in grades 9-12, Mountain Ridge High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
690 students
734 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Allegany High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mountain Ridge High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Allegany High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mountain Ridge High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Allegany High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mountain Ridge High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Allegany High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Allegany County School District and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Ridge High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Allegany County School District and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#241 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
#426 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Allegany High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mountain Ridge High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in MD)
30-34%
(Top 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Allegany High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Allegany County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain Ridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Allegany County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Allegany High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Allegany County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain Ridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Allegany County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 30% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Allegany High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Allegany County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain Ridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Allegany County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Allegany High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Allegany County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mountain Ridge High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Allegany County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Allegany High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mountain Ridge High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
198
227
Grade 10 Students
201
221
Grade 11 Students
149
134
Grade 12 Students
142
152

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Allegany High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Allegany County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mountain Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Allegany County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Allegany High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Allegany County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mountain Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Allegany County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Allegany High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Allegany County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mountain Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Allegany County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
82%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Allegany High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Allegany County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mountain Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Allegany County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Allegany High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Allegany County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mountain Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Allegany County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.32
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of Allegany High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Allegany County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mountain Ridge High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Allegany County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
48%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Allegany High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Allegany County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mountain Ridge High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Allegany County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Allegany High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Allegany County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mountain Ridge High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Allegany County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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