Liberty High School

5855 Bartholow Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 1,002 students in grades 9-12, Liberty 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 69% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (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 19% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,002 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 98% (Top 5% in MD)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Liberty High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Liberty High School's student population of 1,002 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,002 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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School Rankings

Liberty 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 Liberty High School is 0.34, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#24 out of 1343 schools
(Top 5%)
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69%
20%
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83%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
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Hispanic
4%
21%
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Black
6%
33%
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White
81%
34%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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0.34
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98%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liberty High School's ranking?
Liberty High School is ranked #24 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Liberty High School often compared to?
Liberty High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Century High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Liberty High School?
The graduation rate of Liberty High School is 98%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Liberty High School?
1,002 students attend Liberty High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Liberty High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty High School?
Liberty High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Liberty High School offer ?
Liberty High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Liberty High School part of?
Liberty High School is part of Carroll County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,002 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 98% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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