For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 14,133 students in Frederick County, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Frederick County, MD are Urbana High School, Linganore High School and Oakdale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Frederick County, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 60% statewide average). High schools in Frederick County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Maryland public high schools.
Frederick County, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Middletown High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Frederick County Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Urbana High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3471 Campus Dr
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 236-7600
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 236-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,929 students
Rank: #22.
Linganore High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12013 Old Annapolis Rd
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 566-9700
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 566-9700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,519 students
Rank: #33.
Oakdale High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5850 Eaglehead Drive
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 566-9400
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 566-9400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,465 students
Rank: #44.
Middletown High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Schoolhouse Dr
Middletown, MD 21769
(240) 236-7400
Middletown, MD 21769
(240) 236-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,096 students
Rank: #55.
Brunswick High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 Cummings Dr
Brunswick, MD 21716
(240) 236-8600
Brunswick, MD 21716
(240) 236-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 848 students
Rank: #66.
Tuscarora High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5312 Ballenger Creek Pk
Frederick, MD 21703
(240) 236-6400
Frederick, MD 21703
(240) 236-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,682 students
Rank: #77.
Walkersville High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
81 W Frederick Street
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-7200
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,249 students
Rank: #88.
Catoctin High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14745 Sabillasville Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788
(240) 236-8100
Thurmont, MD 21788
(240) 236-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 745 students
Rank: #99.
Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 N Market St
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-8200
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,841 students
Rank: #1010.
Frederick High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
650 Carroll Pky
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-7000
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,659 students
Rank: #1111.
Heather Ridge
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1445 Taney Ave
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-8000
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-8000
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Rank: #1212.
Rock Creek
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
55b West Frederick Street
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-8700
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-8700
Grades: PK-12
| 71 students
Frederick County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Heather Ridge Middle School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1445 Taney Ave
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-8000
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-8000
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Frederick County, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Frederick County, MD include Urbana High School, Linganore High School and Oakdale High School.
How many public high schools are located in Frederick County, MD?
12 public high schools are located in Frederick County, MD.
What is the racial composition of students in Frederick County, MD?
Frederick County, MD public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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