Very Good
#402 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 29% in state
Sherwood High
High School · Montgomery County Public Schools · Sandy Spring, MD
A Montgomery County Public Schools high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd, Sandy Spring, MD 20860
- Math 14% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 79% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sherwood High score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2020, to 46% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sherwood High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median home value
$665,000
Median rent
$1,446/mo
College educated
50.8%
Homeownership
85.5%
Poverty rate
1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20860; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Springs Friends Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 667 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,256 | Compare → |
| James Hubert Blake HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 1,809 | Compare → |
| Washington Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 262 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Montgomery County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 211
- Rank in district
- #107 of 206
- District spending per student
- $19,456NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sherwood High is listed in Montgomery County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sherwood High
Sherwood High is a public high school in Sandy Spring, MD, part of Montgomery County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,693 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #402 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sherwood High
What grades does Sherwood High serve?
Sherwood High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sherwood High?
Sherwood High has an enrollment of approximately 1,693 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood High is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sherwood High rank in MD?
Sherwood High ranks #402 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Sherwood High's MySchoolScout rating?
Sherwood High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sherwood High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sherwood High has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sherwood High a charter school?
No, Sherwood High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sherwood High a Title I school?
No, Sherwood High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sherwood High?
20.2% of students at Sherwood High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 103
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (301) 924-3200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 20860)
- 2,062
- Area average commute
- 43.9 min
- Area median age
- 49.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20860; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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