For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,392 students in Allegany County, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Allegany County, MD are Allegany High School, Fort Hill High School and Mountain Ridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allegany County, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 60% statewide average). High schools in Allegany County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Allegany County, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Allegany High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Allegany County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Allegany High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
900 Seton Dr
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-8110
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-8110
Grades: 9-12
| 737 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Fort Hill High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Greenway Ave
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-2570
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-2570
Grades: 9-12
| 662 students
Rank: #33.
Mountain Ridge High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-3377
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-3377
Grades: 9-12
| 751 students
Rank: #44.
Center For Career & Technical Education
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14211 Mcmullen Hwy Sw
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-6486
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-6486
Grades: 11-12
| 242 students
Allegany County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Allegany County Evening High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
17000 National Hwy Sw
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-3483
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-3483
Grades: 12
| 5 students
Allegany County Home & Hospital (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
108 Washington St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 759-2021
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 759-2021
Grades: K-10
| 11 students
Eckhart Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
17000 National Hwy Sw
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-3483
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-3483
Grades: 6-12
| 67 students
Transition Program At Cumberland High School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
10100 Country Club Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-1317
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-1317
Grades: 12
| 24 students
Transition Program At Friends Aware (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1601 Holland St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 722-7268
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 722-7268
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Transition Program At Frostburg High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
101 Braddock Rd Guild Hall #00
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 687-4340
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 687-4340
Grades: 12
| 9 students
16915 Lower George's Creek Rd
Lonaconing, MD 21539
(301) 463-5751
Lonaconing, MD 21539
(301) 463-5751
Grades: 9-12
| 463 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Allegany County, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Allegany County, MD include Allegany High School, Fort Hill High School and Mountain Ridge High School.
How many public high schools are located in Allegany County, MD?
4 public high schools are located in Allegany County, MD.
What is the racial composition of students in Allegany County, MD?
Allegany County, MD public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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