For the 2025-26 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 15,373 students in Frederick County, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Frederick County, MD are Urbana High School, Oakdale High School and Middletown 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 44% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Frederick County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public high schools.
Frederick County, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oakdale 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Frederick County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Urbana High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3471 Campus Dr
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 236-7600
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 236-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Oakdale High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5850 Eaglehead Drive
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 566-9400
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 566-9400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,679 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Middletown High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Schoolhouse Dr
Middletown, MD 21769
(240) 236-7400
Middletown, MD 21769
(240) 236-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,109 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Linganore High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12013 Old Annapolis Rd
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 566-9700
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 566-9700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,620 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Frederick County Virtual
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1799 Schifferstadt Blvd
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-8450
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-8450
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #66.
Walkersville High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
81 W Frederick Street
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-7200
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,203 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Brunswick High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Cummings Dr
Brunswick, MD 21716
(240) 236-8600
Brunswick, MD 21716
(240) 236-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Monocacy Valley Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
217 Dill Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-6100
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-6100
Gr: PK-9 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Tuscarora High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5312 Ballenger Creek Pk
Frederick, MD 21703
(240) 236-6400
Frederick, MD 21703
(240) 236-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,719 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
Catoctin High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14745 Sabillasville Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788
(240) 236-8100
Thurmont, MD 21788
(240) 236-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1111.
Frederick High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 Carroll Pky
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-7000
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,850 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1212.
Governor Thomas Johnson High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1501 N Market St
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-8200
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1313.
Heather Ridge
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1445 Taney Ave
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-8000
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-8000
Gr: 6-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1414.
Rock Creek
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55b West Frederick Street
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-8700
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-8700
Gr: PK-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Frederick County Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
7922 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-8500
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-8500
Gr: 9-12
Frederick County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Heather Ridge Middle School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1445 Taney Ave
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-8000
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-8000
Gr: 7-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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, Oakdale High School and Middletown High School.
How many public high schools are located in Frederick County?
15 public high schools are located in Frederick County.
What is the racial composition of students in Frederick County?
Frederick County public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Frederick County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Frederick County include: Frederick High School vs. Governor Thomas Johnson High School, Oakdale High School vs. Urbana High School, Governor Thomas Johnson High School vs. Frederick High School
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