For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 5,851 students in 21701, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in 21701, MD are Linganore High School, Frederick County Virtual and Monocacy Valley Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 21701 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in 21701, MD have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 21701 have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Linganore High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21701, MD Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Linganore High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12013 Old Annapolis Rd
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 566-9700
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 566-9700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,620 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Monocacy Valley Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
217 Dill Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-6100
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-6100
Grades: PK-9
| 350 students
Rank: #44.
Frederick High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 Carroll Pky
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-7000
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,850 students
Rank: #55.
Governor Thomas Johnson High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1501 N Market St
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-8200
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,031 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 21701, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in 21701, MD include Linganore High School, Frederick County Virtual and Monocacy Valley Montessori.
How many public high schools are located in 21701?
5 public high schools are located in 21701.
What is the racial composition of students in 21701?
21701 public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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