Serving 448 students in grades 9-12, Northern Garrett High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northern Garrett High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Northern Garrett High School's student population of 448 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northern Garrett High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northern Garrett High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#85 out of 1343 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
3%
21%
Black
n/a
33%
White
94%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northern Garrett High School's ranking?
Northern Garrett High School is ranked #85 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Northern Garrett High School often compared to?
Northern Garrett High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southern Garrett High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northern Garrett High School?
The graduation rate of Northern Garrett High School is 95%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Northern Garrett High School?
448 students attend Northern Garrett High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Northern Garrett High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Garrett High School?
Northern Garrett High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northern Garrett High School offer ?
Northern Garrett High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northern Garrett High School part of?
Northern Garrett High School is part of Garrett County Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
1 4/14/2021
NGHS is an excellent school that has been selected in 4 different occasions as a Blue Ribbon School By US News as one of the top schools in the nation. The school has different extracurricular activities for the students. (Drama, Future Farmers of America, Army JROTC, Sport teams to include Football, Basketball, Soccer, and Volleyball among others. Students can also learn vocational careers like auto mechanics, carpentry, and tooling.
5 3/22/2010
I enjoyed attending NGHS. The only thing I didn't like was the lack of clubs and extracurriculars. I attended both NGHS and county-rival SGHS, and academic-wise, Northern excelled, but Southern had a more "social" scene. I loved Northern, and if I still lived in the area, my children would be attending here, without a doubt.
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