Garrett County Public Schools School District
School District · Oakland, Maryland
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
12
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,520
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
12
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,520
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Evaluating Garrett County Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Garrett 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.
Accident Elementary
Accident · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Northern Middle School
Accident · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Northern Garrett High School
Accident · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Maryland rank
#15 of 24
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Maryland avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,520
+$1,230 vs Maryland median
District size
3,455 students
Smaller than Maryland median
The short answer
Garrett County Public Schools ranks #15 of 24 Maryland districts by overall school rating. Garrett County Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Accident Elementary (9.1/10), Northern Middle School (8.3/10), and Northern Garrett High School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.1/10 despite 54% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 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 Garrett County Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Garrett County Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accident Elementary | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Northern Middle School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Northern Garrett High School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Grantsville Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Friendsville Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Broad Ford Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Crellin Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Southern Garrett High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Swan Meadow School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Route 40 Elementary | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Garrett County Public Schools
Garrett County Public Schools is a Oakland, Maryland school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 3,455 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. The district invests $19,520 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Garrett County Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Accident Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Garrett County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 52.6% and ELA proficiency of 59.2%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Garrett County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Garrett County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Garrett County Public Schools
12 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Maryland
- City
- Oakland
- Total Enrollment
- 3,455
- Teachers (FTE)
- 285
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Garrett County Public Schools?
Garrett County Public Schools has 12 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Garrett County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Garrett 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 Garrett County Public Schools?
Garrett County Public Schools spends $19,520 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Garrett County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Garrett County Public Schools is 12.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Garrett County Public Schools?
Accident Elementary is the highest-rated school in Garrett County Public Schools with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Garrett County Public Schools?
Across schools in Garrett County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Garrett County Public Schools compare to other districts in Maryland?
Garrett County Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 12 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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.2%
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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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