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7.4 avg / 10

Garrett County Public Schools School District

School District · Oakland, Maryland

Students: 3,455
Teachers (FTE): 285

Avg Rating

7.4

out of 10

Schools

12

8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,520

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.1:1

How this district compares

Maryland rank

#4 of 24

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.0

above Maryland avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,520

+$1,230 vs Maryland median

District size

3,455 students

Smaller than Maryland median

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 7.4/10, Garrett County Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Accident Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.8/10.

In standardized testing, Garrett County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 30.6% and ELA proficiency of 42.4%.

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

Math Proficiency 30.6%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 42.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Garrett County Public Schools with test data.

District Details

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 7.4/10. 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 9.8/10.

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 30.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.4%. 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 7.4/10 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 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
7.4/10
Math Proficiency
30.6%
ELA Proficiency
42.4%

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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