Best Oakland Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 578 students in Oakland, MD.

The top ranked public high school in Oakland, MD is Southern Garrett High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Oakland, MD public high school have an score of 22% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and score of 37% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Oakland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.

Oakland, MD public high school have a of 87%, which is more than the Maryland average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Southern Garrett High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Oakland, MD (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Southern Garrett High School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
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Bottom 50%

345 Oakland Dr
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447

Gr: 7-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Oakland, Maryland

Oakland, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Dennett Road Elementary School (Closed 2013)

770 Dennett Rd
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-3452

Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Garrett County Home & Hospital School (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

40 South Second St
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-7655

Southern High Evening School (Closed 2006)

Alternative School

345 Oakland Dr
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447

Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Oakland, MD?

The top ranked public high schools in Oakland, MD include Southern Garrett High School.

How many public high schools are located in Oakland?

1 public high schools are located in Oakland.

What is the racial composition of students in Oakland?

Oakland public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).