For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,389 students in Garrett County, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Garrett County, MD are Swan Meadow School, Northern Middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Garrett County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Garrett County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Swan Meadow School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6709 Garrett Highway
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-2059
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-2059
Gr: K-8 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Northern Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
371 Pride Pkwy
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8165
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8165
Gr: 6-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
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%
Rank: #44.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
605 Harvey Winters Road
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-8881
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-8881
Gr: 6-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 middle schools in Garrett County, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Garrett County, MD include Swan Meadow School, Northern Middle School and Southern Garrett High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Garrett County?
4 public middle schools are located in Garrett County.
What is the racial composition of students in Garrett County?
Garrett County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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