For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,693 students in Sandy Spring, MD.
The top-ranked public high school in Sandy Spring, MD is Sherwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sandy Spring, MD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Sandy Spring have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public high schools.
Sandy Spring, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sherwood High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Sandy Spring, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherwood High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Olney-sandy Spring Rd
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
(301) 924-3200
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
(301) 924-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,693 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sandy Spring, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sandy Spring, MD include Sherwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sandy Spring?
1 public high schools are located in Sandy Spring.
What is the racial composition of students in Sandy Spring?
Sandy Spring public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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