Allegany County School District

108 Washington Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 8,205 students in Allegany County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
Public Schools in Allegany County School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
22 Schools
1,413 Schools
# Students
8,205 Students
890,455 Students
# Teachers
610 Teachers
61,620 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Allegany County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MD)
#12 out of 25 school districts
(Top 50%)
29%
27%
44%
45%
33%
36%
86%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.74
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
2%
23%
% Black
4%
33%
% White
85%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,051 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,554. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,803 is less than the state median of $18,481. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MD)
Total Revenue
$148 MM
$17,412 MM
Spending
$138 MM
$16,456 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,051
$19,554
Spending / Student
$16,803
$18,481

Best Allegany County School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frost Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
260 Shaw St
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-5168
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Allegany High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 Seton Dr
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-8110
Gr: 9-12 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
50 Parkside Blvd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0085
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Bel Air Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14401 Barton Blvd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-2992
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cash Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10601 Cash Valley Rd Nw
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-6632
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Beall Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3 E College Ave
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-3636
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Cresaptown Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13202 6th Ave
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0212
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11001 Forest Ave Ne
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-3285
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Mountain Ridge High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-3377
Gr: 9-12 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Mount Savage Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13201 New School Rd Nw
Mount Savage, MD 21545
(301) 264-3220
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1111.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
425 Paca St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-0340
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1212.
Flintstone Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22000 National Pike Ne
Flintstone, MD 21530
(301) 478-2434
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1313.
Westernport Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
172 Church St
Westernport, MD 21562
(301) 359-0511
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1414.
Mt. Savage Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13201 New School Rd Nw
Mount Savage, MD 21545
(301) 264-3220
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1515.
Fort Hill High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Greenway Ave
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-2570
Gr: 9-12 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1616.
Braddock Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
909 Holland St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-7990
Gr: 6-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1717.
George's Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15600 Lower Georges Creek Rd S
Lonaconing, MD 21539
(301) 463-6202
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1818.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Massachusetts Ave
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-5360
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1919.
John Humbird Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Mary St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-8842
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2020.
South Penn Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E 2nd St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-1755
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2121.
Westmar Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
16915 Lower George's Creek Rd
Lonaconing, MD 21539
(301) 463-5751
Gr: 6-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2222.
Center For Career & Technical Education
Vocational School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14211 Mcmullen Hwy Sw
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-6486
Gr: 11-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Allegany County School District?
Allegany County School District manages 22 public schools serving 8,205 students.
What is the rank of Allegany County School District?
Allegany County School District is ranked #12 out of 25 school districts in Maryland (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Allegany County School District?
85% of Allegany County School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Allegany County School District?
Allegany County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 15:1.
What is Allegany County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,803 is less than the state median of $18,481. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 22 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 8,205 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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