Serving 1,086 students in grades 9-12, Winters Mill High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,086 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Winters Mill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Winters Mill High School's student population of 1,086 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,086 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Winters Mill High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winters Mill High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#27 out of 1343 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
15%
21%
Black
8%
33%
White
69%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winters Mill High School's ranking?
Winters Mill High School is ranked #27 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Winters Mill High School often compared to?
Winters Mill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westminster High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Winters Mill High School?
The graduation rate of Winters Mill High School is 93%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Winters Mill High School?
1,086 students attend Winters Mill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Winters Mill High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winters Mill High School?
Winters Mill High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Winters Mill High School offer ?
Winters Mill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Winters Mill High School part of?
Winters Mill High School is part of Carroll County Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 8/3/2009
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