South Carroll High School is a four-year public high school in Sykesville in Carroll County, Maryland, United States. The school is located near the southwest corner of Carroll County on Liberty Road between Maryland Route 27 and Maryland Route 97.
Serving 933 students in grades 9-12, South Carroll High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 933 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Carroll High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
South Carroll High School's student population of 933 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
933 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Carroll High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Carroll High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#322 out of 1338 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
12%
24%
Black
3%
32%
White
78%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.7%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cavaliers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Carroll High School's ranking?
South Carroll High School is ranked #322 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are South Carroll High School often compared to?
South Carroll High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Century High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Carroll High School?
The graduation rate of South Carroll High School is 97%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend South Carroll High School?
933 students attend South Carroll High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of South Carroll High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Carroll High School?
South Carroll High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Carroll High School offer ?
South Carroll High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Carroll High School part of?
South Carroll High School is part of Carroll County School District.
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