For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,545 students in Olney, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Olney, MD are William H. Farquhar Middle School and Rosa M. Parks Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Olney, MD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Olney have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 72% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Olney, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William H. Farquhar Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17017 Batchellors Forest Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-1200
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-1200
Gr: 6-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Rosa M. Parks Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19200 Olney Mill Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-3300
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Olney, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Olney, MD include William H. Farquhar Middle School and Rosa M. Parks Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Olney?
2 public middle schools are located in Olney.
What is the racial composition of students in Olney?
Olney public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 72% (majority Black).
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