Francis Scott Key High School is a four-year public high school in Union Bridge in Carroll County, Maryland, United States. The school is located near the west-central section of Carroll County.
Serving 906 students in grades 9-12, Francis Scott Key High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 906 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 20% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Francis Scott Key High serves the northwest part of Union Bridge, MD, covering an area of approximately 133.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located around 10 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Francis Scott Key High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Francis Scott Key High School's student population of 906 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
906 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1959
Campus Size
24 acres (97,000 m2)
School Rankings
Francis Scott Key High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Francis Scott Key High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#572 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
96%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.2%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Francis Scott Key High School's ranking?
Francis Scott Key High School is ranked #572 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Francis Scott Key High School often compared to?
Francis Scott Key High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Century High School, South Carroll High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Francis Scott Key High School?
The graduation rate of Francis Scott Key High School is 96%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Francis Scott Key High School?
906 students attend Francis Scott Key High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Francis Scott Key High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Francis Scott Key High School?
Francis Scott Key High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Francis Scott Key High School offer ?
Francis Scott Key High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Francis Scott Key High School part of?
Francis Scott Key High School is part of Carroll County School District.
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