Best Oakland Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,074 students in Oakland, MD.

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

Oakland, MD public middle schools have an score of 19% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Oakland have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Oakland, MD (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Swan Meadow School

(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
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6709 Garrett Highway
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-2059

Gr: K-8 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: #22.

Southern Garrett High School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
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345 Oakland Dr
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447

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

Rank: #33.

Southern Middle School

(Math: 16% | Reading: 39%)
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605 Harvey Winters Road
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-8881

Gr: 6-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Oakland, Maryland

Oakland, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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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 middle schools in Oakland, MD?

The top ranked public middle schools in Oakland, MD include Swan Meadow School, Southern Garrett High School and Southern Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Oakland?

3 public middle schools are located in Oakland.

What is the racial composition of students in Oakland?

Oakland public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).