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#560 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 41% in state
South Carroll High
High School · Carroll County Public Schools · Sykesville, MD
A Carroll County Public Schools high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1300 West Old Liberty Road, Sykesville, MD 21784
- Math 9% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 75% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Carroll High score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 29 points since 2020, to 42% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (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
19.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Carroll High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average608/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sykesville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$141,228
Median home value
$478,200
Median rent
$1,673/mo
College educated
53.2%
Homeownership
87%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21784; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Century HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,083 | Compare → |
| Gateway SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 81 | Compare → |
| Liberty HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,000 | Compare → |
| Post Secondary ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 12 | Not available | 40 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Carroll County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #32 of 40
- District spending per student
- $16,548NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Carroll High is listed in Carroll County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Carroll High
South Carroll High is a public high school in Sykesville, MD, part of Carroll County Public Schools, serving approximately 935 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #560 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Carroll High
What grades does South Carroll High serve?
South Carroll High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Carroll High?
South Carroll High has an enrollment of approximately 935 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Carroll High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Carroll High is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Carroll High rank in MD?
South Carroll High ranks #560 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is South Carroll High's MySchoolScout rating?
South Carroll High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 South Carroll High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Carroll High has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Carroll High a charter school?
No, South Carroll High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Carroll High a Title I school?
No, South Carroll High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Carroll High?
19.8% of students at South Carroll 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
- 935
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Carroll County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (410) 751-3575
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 21784)
- 37,813
- Area average commute
- 35.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 21784; 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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