Allegany County Public Schools School District
School District · Cumberland, Maryland
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
22
14 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
8,205
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
22
14 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
8,205
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
How this district compares
Maryland rank
#13 of 24
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Maryland avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,290
+$0 vs Maryland median
District size
8,205 students
Smaller than Maryland median
The short answer
Allegany County Public Schools ranks #13 of 24 Maryland districts by overall school rating. Allegany County Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 22 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cash Valley Elementary (9.1/10), George's Creek Elementary (8.4/10), and Northeast Elementary (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.1/10 despite 63% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Allegany County Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Allegany County Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (22 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cash Valley Elementary | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | George's Creek Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Northeast Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | South Penn Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Cresaptown Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Mount Savage Middle | 7.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Beall Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Westernport Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Mt. Savage Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 10 | John Humbird Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 22 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Allegany County Public Schools
Allegany County Public Schools is a Cumberland, Maryland school district serving 22 schools.The district educates 8,205 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. District-level spending was $18,290 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Allegany County Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cash Valley Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Allegany County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 51.8% and ELA proficiency of 58.1%.
The district includes 14 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Allegany County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Allegany County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Allegany County Public Schools
22 schoolsElementary Schools14
District Details
- State
- Maryland
- City
- Cumberland
- Total Enrollment
- 8,205
- Teachers (FTE)
- 622
- District spending per student
- $18,290NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Allegany County Public Schools?
Allegany County Public Schools has 22 schools in total — 14 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Allegany County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Allegany County Public Schools is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Allegany County Public Schools?
Allegany County Public Schools's district-level spending was $18,290 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Allegany County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Allegany County Public Schools is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Allegany County Public Schools?
Cash Valley Elementary is the highest-rated school in Allegany County Public Schools with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Allegany County Public Schools?
Across schools in Allegany County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Allegany County Public Schools compare to other districts in Maryland?
Allegany County Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 22 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Maryland by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.1%
How we rate schools
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Compare Allegany County Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Maryland Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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