Great Mills High School serves 1,740 students in grades 9-12.
Great Mills High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,740 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Great Mills 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
Diversity
School Overview
Great Mills High School's student population of 1,740 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,740 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Great Mills High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Great Mills High School is 0.71, 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
#161 out of 1343 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Black
36%
33%
White
38%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Great Mills High School's ranking?
Great Mills High School is ranked #161 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Great Mills High School often compared to?
Great Mills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leonardtown High School, Chopticon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Great Mills High School?
The graduation rate of Great Mills High School is 86%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Great Mills High School?
1,740 students attend Great Mills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Great Mills High School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Mills High School?
Great Mills High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Great Mills High School offer ?
Great Mills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Mills High School part of?
Great Mills High School is part of St. Mary''s County Public Schools School District.
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