For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 762 students in the neighborhood of South Gate, Owings, MD.
The top-ranked public school in South Gate is Windy Hill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Gate, Owings, MD public school have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Gate, Owings, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Windy Hill Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9560 Boyd's Turn Rd
Owings, MD 20736
(443) 550-9310
Owings, MD 20736
(443) 550-9310
Gr: 6-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Gate, Owings, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Gate, Owings, MD include Windy Hill Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Gate, Owings?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Gate, Owings.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Gate, Owings?
the neighborhood of South Gate, Owings public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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