For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,022 students in Garrett County, MD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Garrett County, MD are Northern Garrett High School and Southern Garrett High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garrett County, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Garrett County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Garrett County, 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 Northern Garrett High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Garrett County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern Garrett High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
86 Pride Pkwy
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8668
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8668
Gr: 9-12 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Southern Garrett High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
345 Oakland Dr
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447
Gr: 7-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Garrett County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
334 North Branch Ave
Bloomington, MD 21523
(301) 359-0331
Bloomington, MD 21523
(301) 359-0331
Gr: PK-5 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
770 Dennett Rd
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-3452
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-3452
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Garrett County Home & Hospital School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
40 South Second St
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-7655
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-7655
288 West Main St
Kitzmiller, MD 21538
(301) 453-3101
Kitzmiller, MD 21538
(301) 453-3101
Gr: K-5 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Northern High Evening School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
86 Pride Pkwy
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8668
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8668
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Southern High Evening School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
345 Oakland Dr
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Garrett County, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Garrett County, MD include Northern Garrett High School and Southern Garrett High School.
How many public high schools are located in Garrett County?
2 public high schools are located in Garrett County.
What is the racial composition of students in Garrett County?
Garrett County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Garrett County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Garrett County include: Southern Garrett High School vs. Northern Garrett High School, Northern Garrett High School vs. Southern Garrett High School
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