For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 655 students in Taneytown, MD.
The top-ranked public middle school in Taneytown, MD is Northwest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taneytown, MD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Taneytown have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 72% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Taneytown, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
99 Kings Drive
Taneytown, MD 21787
(410) 751-3270
Taneytown, MD 21787
(410) 751-3270
Gr: 6-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Taneytown, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Taneytown, MD include Northwest Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Taneytown?
1 public middle schools are located in Taneytown.
What is the racial composition of students in Taneytown?
Taneytown public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 72% (majority Black).
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