For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,644 students in Great Mills, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 166 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Great Mills, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Great Mills, MD are Great Mills High School, Greenview Knolls Elementary School and George Washington Carver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Great Mills, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Great Mills have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Great Mills, MD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Great Mills High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21130 Great Mills Rd
Great Mills, MD 20634
(301) 863-4001
Great Mills, MD 20634
(301) 863-4001
Grades: 9-12
| 1,740 students
Rank: #22.
Greenview Knolls Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45711 Military Ln
Great Mills, MD 20634
(301) 863-4095
Great Mills, MD 20634
(301) 863-4095
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #33.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
46155 Carver School Blvd
Great Mills, MD 20634
(301) 863-4076
Great Mills, MD 20634
(301) 863-4076
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Great Mills, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Great Mills, MD include Great Mills High School, Greenview Knolls Elementary School and George Washington Carver Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Great Mills, MD?
3 public schools are located in Great Mills, MD.
What percentage of students in Great Mills, MD go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Great Mills, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Great Mills, MD?
Great Mills, MD public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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