For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,389 students in Garrett County, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Garrett County, MD are Swan Meadow School, Northern Middle School and Southern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garrett County, MD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Garrett County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Garrett County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Swan Meadow School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6709 Garrett Highway
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-2059
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-2059
Grades: K-8
| 48 students
Rank: #22.
Northern Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
371 Pride Pkwy
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8165
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8165
Grades: 6-8
| 315 students
Rank: #33.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
605 Harvey Winters Road
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-8881
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-8881
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students
Rank: #44.
Southern Garrett High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
345 Oakland Dr
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447
Grades: 7-12
| 578 students
Garrett County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
334 North Branch Ave
Bloomington, MD 21523
(301) 359-0331
Bloomington, MD 21523
(301) 359-0331
Grades: PK-5
| 32 students
770 Dennett Rd
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-3452
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-3452
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Garrett County Home & Hospital School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
40 South Second St
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-7655
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-7655
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
288 West Main St
Kitzmiller, MD 21538
(301) 453-3101
Kitzmiller, MD 21538
(301) 453-3101
Grades: K-5
| 49 students
Northern High Evening School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
86 Pride Pkwy
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8668
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8668
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Southern High Evening School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
345 Oakland Dr
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Garrett County, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Garrett County, MD include Swan Meadow School, Northern Middle School and Southern Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Garrett County?
4 public middle schools are located in Garrett County.
What is the racial composition of students in Garrett County?
Garrett County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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