For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,478 students in Owings, MD.
The top-ranked public high school in Owings, MD is Northern High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Owings, MD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Owings have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public high schools.
Owings, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northern High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Owings, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2950 Chaneyville Rd
Owings, MD 20736
(443) 550-8950
Owings, MD 20736
(443) 550-8950
Gr: 9-12 | 1,478 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Owings, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Owings, MD include Northern High School.
How many public high schools are located in Owings?
1 public high schools are located in Owings.
What is the racial composition of students in Owings?
Owings public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
Gifted, Honors, and Advanced Tracks: Are They Accessible or Just Advertised?
Learn how to evaluate gifted, honors, and advanced academic programs in public schools, including admission criteria, equity, and the questions every parent should ask.
Algebra Readiness: What Parents Should Ask Before Middle School
Discover how to determine if your child is ready for algebra before middle school, including the questions parents should ask and the skills students need to succeed.
How to Evaluate Reading Instruction in Your Zoned Elementary School
Learn how to evaluate reading instruction in your neighborhood elementary school by recognizing effective literacy practices, asking the right questions, and understanding what quality reading instruction looks like.