For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,155 students in 21502, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 21502, MD are Braddock Middle School and Washington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 21502 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 21502, MD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21502, MD Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Braddock Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
909 Holland St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-7990
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-7990
Gr: 6-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Massachusetts Ave
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-5360
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-5360
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
21502, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Allegany County Home & Hospital (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
108 Washington St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 759-2021
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 759-2021
Gr: 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
Gr: 12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 21502, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 21502, MD include Braddock Middle School and Washington Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 21502?
2 public middle schools are located in 21502.
What is the racial composition of students in 21502?
21502 public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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