For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 505 students in Oakland, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Oakland, MD are Swan Meadow 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 average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Oakland have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 70% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Oakland, MD (2024)
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
| 44 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 461 students
Oakland, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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 Oakland, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Oakland, MD include Swan Meadow School and Southern Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Oakland, MD?
2 public middle schools are located in Oakland, MD.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland, MD?
Oakland, MD public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 70% (majority Black).
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