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6.9avg / 10

Garrett County Public Schools School District

School District · Oakland, Maryland

Students: 3,455
Teachers (FTE): 285

Avg Rating

6.9

out of 10

Schools

12

8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

3,455

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.1:1

How this district compares

Maryland rank

#6 of 24

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

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 #6 of 24 Maryland districts by overall school rating. Garrett County Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Yough Glades Elementary (9.3/10), Broad Ford Elementary (9.0/10), and Northern Garrett High School (8.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Northern Garrett High School

Rates 8.7/10 despite 48% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.9 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.

#SchoolRating
1Yough Glades Elementary9.3 / 10
2Broad Ford Elementary9.0 / 10
3Northern Garrett High School8.7 / 10
4Northern Middle School8.5 / 10
5Crellin Elementary8.5 / 10
6Southern Garrett High School7.4 / 10
7Accident Elementary7.4 / 10
8Grantsville Elementary6.8 / 10
9Southern Middle School4.9 / 10
10Route 40 Elementary4.8 / 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. District-level spending was $19,520 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.9/10, Garrett County Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Yough Glades Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.

In standardized testing, Garrett County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 51.5% and ELA proficiency of 58.7%.

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 Proficiency51.5%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency58.7%
School
State
Not reported

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

District Details

State
Maryland
City
Oakland
Total Enrollment
3,455
Teachers (FTE)
285
District spending per student
$19,520NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Garrett County Public Schools?

Garrett County Public Schools's district-level spending was $19,520 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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?

Yough Glades Elementary is the highest-rated school in Garrett County Public Schools with a composite score of 9.3/10.

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 51.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.7%. 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 6.9/10 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
6.9/10
Math Proficiency
51.5%
ELA Proficiency
58.7%

How we rate schools

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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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