For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 6,118 students in Gaithersburg, MD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Gaithersburg, MD are Quince Orchard High School, Gaithersburg High School and Watkins Mill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gaithersburg, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Gaithersburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Gaithersburg, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Quince Orchard High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Gaithersburg, MD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quince Orchard High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15800 Quince Orchard Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-3600
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,100 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Gaithersburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Education Blvd
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 284-4500
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 284-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,441 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Watkins Mill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10301 Apple Ridge Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(301) 284-4400
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(301) 284-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,577 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gaithersburg, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gaithersburg, MD include Quince Orchard High School, Gaithersburg High School and Watkins Mill High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gaithersburg?
3 public high schools are located in Gaithersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Gaithersburg?
Gaithersburg public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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