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#767 of 1,363 schools in MD
Southern Garrett High School
High School · Garrett County Public Schools · Oakland, MD
A Garrett County Public Schools high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
345 Oakland Dr, Oakland, MD 21550
- Math 24% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Southern Garrett High School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 35% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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
53.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southern Garrett High School 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average387/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oakland), 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
$65,302
Median home value
$210,300
Median rent
$724/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21550; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Garrett County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Garrett High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 444 | 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.
Garrett County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #8 of 12
- District spending per student
- $19,520NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southern Garrett High School is listed in Garrett County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southern Garrett High School
Southern Garrett High School is a public high school in Oakland, MD, part of Garrett County Public Schools, serving approximately 578 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #767 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southern Garrett High School
What grades does Southern Garrett High School serve?
Southern Garrett High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Southern Garrett High School?
Southern Garrett High School has an enrollment of approximately 578 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Garrett High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Garrett High School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southern Garrett High School rank in MD?
Southern Garrett High School ranks #767 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Southern Garrett High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southern Garrett High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Southern Garrett High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southern Garrett High School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southern Garrett High School a charter school?
No, Southern Garrett High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southern Garrett High School a Title I school?
No, Southern Garrett High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southern Garrett High School?
53.3% of students at Southern Garrett High School 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 578
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Garrett County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.9%
- Phone
- (301) 334-9447
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 21550)
- 13,469
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
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 21550; 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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