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6.5 avg / 10

Carroll County Public Schools School District

School District · Westminster, Maryland

Students: 26,123
Teachers (FTE): 1,863
Estimated Scores: 3%

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

Math Proficiency 45.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 56.1%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Carroll County Public Schools with test data.

District Details

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%

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.

Read our full methodology

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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