Carroll County Public Schools School District
School District · Westminster, Maryland
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
43
23 elem, 9 mid, 10 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,548
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
43
23 elem, 9 mid, 10 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,548
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
How this district compares
Maryland rank
#16 of 24
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Maryland avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,548
$1,742 vs Maryland median
District size
26,123 students
Larger than Maryland median
About Carroll County Public Schools
Carroll County Public Schools is a Westminster, Maryland school district serving 43 schools. The district educates 26,123 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. The district invests $16,548 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Carroll County Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Carroll County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 45.8% and ELA proficiency of 56.1%.
The district includes 23 elementary schools , 9 middle schools , and 10 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Carroll County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Carroll County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Carroll County Public Schools
43 schools Elementary Schools 23
Middle Schools 9
High Schools 10
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Maryland
- City
- Westminster
- Total Enrollment
- 26,123
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,863
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Carroll County Public Schools?
Carroll County Public Schools has 43 schools in total — 23 elementary, 9 middle, and 10 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Carroll County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Carroll County Public Schools is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Carroll County Public Schools?
Carroll County Public Schools spends $16,548 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Carroll County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Carroll County Public Schools is 14:1.
What is the top-rated school in Carroll County Public Schools?
Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary is the highest-rated school in Carroll County Public Schools with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Carroll County Public Schools?
Across schools in Carroll County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Carroll County Public Schools compare to other districts in Maryland?
Carroll County Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 43 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.1%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Carroll County Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Montgomery County Public Schools (211)
- Prince George's County Public Schools (199)
- Baltimore County Public Schools (179)
- Baltimore City Public Schools (151)
- Anne Arundel County Public Schools (126)
- Howard County Public Schools (78)
- Frederick County Public Schools (69)
- Harford County Public Schools (55)
- Washington County Public Schools (43)
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- St. Mary's County Public Schools (27)
- Calvert County Public Schools (25)
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- Allegany County Public Schools (22)
- Queen Anne's County Public Schools (14)
- Worcester County Public Schools (14)
- Dorchester County Public Schools (13)
- Garrett County Public Schools (12)
- Caroline County Public Schools (10)
- Somerset County Public Schools (8)
- Talbot County Public Schools (8)
- Kent County Public Schools (5)
- Dyrs (2)
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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