Southern Garrett High School is a public high school in Oakland, Maryland, United States, with approximately 700 students. The school mascot is a Ram, and the school colors are red and white.Established in 1950, the school is quite interesting. The school, originally built as a junior-senior high school.
Serving 870 students in grades 7-12, Southern Garrett High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 870 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Southern Garrett High School serves the southern part of its school district in Oakland, MD, covering an area of approximately 336.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 20.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southern Garrett High School's student population of 870 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
870 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1950
School Rankings
Southern Garrett High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Garrett High School is 0.10, 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
#756 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
32%
White
95%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Garrett High School's ranking?
Southern Garrett High School is ranked #756 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Southern Garrett High School often compared to?
Southern Garrett High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northern Garrett High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern Garrett High School?
The graduation rate of Southern Garrett High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Southern Garrett High School?
870 students attend Southern Garrett High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Southern Garrett High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southern Garrett High School?
Southern Garrett High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southern Garrett High School offer ?
Southern Garrett High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Southern Garrett High School part of?
Southern Garrett High School is part of Garrett County School District.
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