For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 870 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 average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency 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 Graduation Rate 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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Oakland, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Garrett High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
345 Oakland Dr
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447
Gr: 7-12 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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