Clarksburg High School
Clarksburg High School serves 2,148 students in grades 9-12.
Clarksburg High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Clarksburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
School Overview
Clarksburg High School's student population of 2,148 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 129 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,148 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 129 teachers |
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School Rankings
Clarksburg High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,354 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Clarksburg High School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
Overall Testing Rank | #289 out of 1354 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 38% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 19% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 17% |
| Black | 29% | 34% |
| White | 20% | 37% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.77 | 0.72 |
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Graduation Rate | 91% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Montgomery County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Clarksburg High School is Seneca Valley High School (3.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Rocky Hill Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Clarksburg Rocky Hill Middle School Math: 47% | Reading: 59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 804 students10
0.3 miles
22401 Brick Haven Way
Clarksburg, MD 20871
(301) 353-8282 0.3 6-8 804 - Clarksburg Wilson Wims Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 66%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 1,207 student10
0.9 miles
12520 Blue Sky Drive
Clarksburg, MD 20871
(301) 601-4921 0.9 PK-5 1,207 - Clarksburg Clarksburg Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 62%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 402 students10
1.2 miles
13530 Redgrave Pl
Clarksburg, MD 20871
(301) 353-8060 1.2 K-5 402 - Clarksburg Hallie Wells Middle School Math: 47% | Reading: 67%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 752 students10
1.4 miles
11701 Little Seneca Parkway
Clarksburg, MD 20871
(301) 284-4800 1.4 6-8 752 - Germantown William B. Gibbs Junior Math: 59% | Reading: 62%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 705 students10
1.4 miles
12615 Royal Crown Drive
Germantown, MD 20876
(240) 740-0740 1.4 PK-5 705
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