Frederick County Public Schools School District
School District · Frederick, Maryland
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
67
41 elem, 13 mid, 11 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,233
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
67
41 elem, 13 mid, 11 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,233
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Evaluating Frederick County Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Frederick County Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Deer Crossing Elementary
New Market · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Frederick Classical Charter
Frederick · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Butterfly Ridge Elementary
Frederick · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Maryland rank
#6 of 24
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Maryland avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,233
$2,057 vs Maryland median
District size
47,681 students
Much larger than Maryland median
The short answer
Frederick County Public Schools ranks #6 of 24 Maryland districts by overall school rating. Frederick County Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 65 schools. Its top-rated schools are Deer Crossing Elementary (9.3/10), Frederick Classical Charter (9.3/10), and Butterfly Ridge Elementary (9.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.2/10 despite 69% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.3 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 Frederick County Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Frederick County Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (65 of 67). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deer Crossing Elementary | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Frederick Classical Charter | 9.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Butterfly Ridge Elementary | 9.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Centerville Elementary | 9.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Blue Heron Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Sugarloaf Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Wolfsville Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Urbana Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Middletown Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Urbana Middle | 8.3 / 10 |
See all 67 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Frederick County Public Schools
Frederick County Public Schools serves 47,681 students across 69 schools in Maryland, making it one of the state's larger districts. Of those schools, 67 carry a ranking on MySchoolScout, averaging a score of 6.2 out of 10. That district-wide average gives parents a useful baseline: schools scoring well above it represent meaningful performance advantages worth factoring into any enrollment decision.
Elementary schools drive the district's strongest numbers. Lincoln Elementary leads the entire district with a score of 9.0 out of 10, placing it well above the 6.2 district average. Emmitsburg Elementary and Deer Crossing Elementary each score 8.9, followed closely by Butterfly Ridge Elementary at 8.8 and Spring Ridge Elementary at 8.5. All five rank among the top performers in the district, and the cluster of high scores across multiple schools suggests consistent elementary-level strength rather than a single outlier.
Parents comparing schools within the district should pay close attention to those individual school scores rather than relying on the district average alone. A gap of nearly three points separates the top-rated schools from the district mean, which signals real variation in performance across the 69 schools. Families in attendance zones for Lincoln, Emmitsburg, or Deer Crossing Elementary have access to some of the highest-rated elementary options the district offers.
Frederick County Public Schools is a large, established Maryland district with enough scale to offer diverse school options and enough top-performing schools to reward careful research. With 47,681 enrolled students and a broad spread of scores across its ranked schools, the district rewards parents who dig into school-level data rather than stopping at the district overview. The concentration of high-scoring elementary schools — five schools rated 8.5 or above — makes the district a competitive choice for families with young children, particularly those who can prioritize attendance zone when choosing where to live or enroll.
District Map
Schools in Frederick County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Frederick County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Frederick County Public Schools
67 schools Elementary Schools 41
Middle Schools 13
High Schools 11
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Maryland
- City
- Frederick
- Total Enrollment
- 47,681
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3,057
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Frederick County Public Schools?
Frederick County Public Schools has 67 schools in total — 41 elementary, 13 middle, and 11 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Frederick County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Frederick County Public Schools is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Frederick County Public Schools?
Frederick County Public Schools spends $16,233 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Frederick County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Frederick County Public Schools is 15.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Frederick County Public Schools?
Deer Crossing Elementary is the highest-rated school in Frederick County Public Schools with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Frederick County Public Schools?
Across schools in Frederick County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Frederick County Public Schools compare to other districts in Maryland?
Frederick County Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 67 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.3%
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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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