For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,699 students in 21502, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in 21502, MD are Allegany High School, Fort Hill High School and Center For Career & Technical Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 21502 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in 21502, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 21502 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Allegany High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21502, MD Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Allegany High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Seton Dr
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-8110
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-8110
Grades: 9-12
| 690 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Hill High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Greenway Ave
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-2570
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-2570
Grades: 9-12
| 680 students
Rank: #33.
Center For Career & Technical Education
Vocational School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14211 Mcmullen Hwy Sw
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-6486
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-6486
Grades: 11-12
| 329 students
21502, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Allegany County Home & Hospital (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
108 Washington St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 759-2021
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 759-2021
Grades: K-10
| 11 students
Transition Program At Cumberland High School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
10100 Country Club Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-1317
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-1317
Grades: 12
| 24 students
Transition Program At Friends Aware (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1601 Holland St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 722-7268
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 722-7268
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 21502, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in 21502, MD include Allegany High School, Fort Hill High School and Center For Career & Technical Education.
How many public high schools are located in 21502?
3 public high schools are located in 21502.
What is the racial composition of students in 21502?
21502 public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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