For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 6,265 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 31% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Gaithersburg have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Gaithersburg, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Quince Orchard High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Gaithersburg, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Quince Orchard High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15800 Quince Orchard Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-3600
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,150 students
Rank: #22.
Gaithersburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Education Blvd
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 284-4500
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 284-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,454 students
Rank: #33.
Watkins Mill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10301 Apple Ridge Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(301) 284-4400
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(301) 284-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,661 students
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 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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