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Best Frederick County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 15,373 students in Frederick County, MD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Frederick County, MD are Urbana High School, Oakdale High School and Middletown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Frederick County, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Frederick County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public high schools.
Frederick County, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oakdale High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 69% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Frederick County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Urbana High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3471 Campus Dr
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(227) 203-3550
Gr: 9-12 | 1,989 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Oakdale High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5850 Eaglehead Drive
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(227) 203-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,702 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Middletown High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 Schoolhouse Dr
Middletown, MD 21769
(227) 203-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Linganore High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12013 Old Annapolis Rd
Frederick, MD 21701
(227) 203-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,647 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Frederick County Virtual
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1799 Schifferstadt Blvd
Frederick, MD 21701
(227) 203-3780
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #66.
Walkersville High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
81 W Frederick Street
Walkersville, MD 21793
(227) 203-3350
Gr: 9-12 | 1,181 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Brunswick High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 Cummings Dr
Brunswick, MD 21716
(227) 203-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Monocacy Valley Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
64 Thomas Johnson Drive
Frederick, MD 21702
(227) 203-3860
Gr: PK-10 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Tuscarora High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5312 Ballenger Creek Pk
Frederick, MD 21703
(227) 203-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,735 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Catoctin High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14745 Sabillasville Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788
(227) 203-3150
Gr: 9-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1111.
Frederick High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
650 Carroll Pky
Frederick, MD 21701
(227) 203-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,821 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1212.
Governor Thomas Johnson High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1501 N Market St
Frederick, MD 21701
(227) 203-3450
Gr: 9-12 | 2,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1313.
Heather Ridge
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1445 Taney Ave
Frederick, MD 21702
(227) 203-3880
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1414.
Rock Creek
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
55b West Frederick Street
Walkersville, MD 21793
(227) 203-3900
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Frederick County Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
7922 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
(227) 203-3650
Gr: 10-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Frederick County, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Frederick County, MD include Urbana High School, Oakdale High School and Middletown High School.
How many public high schools are located in Frederick County?
15 public high schools are located in Frederick County.
What is the racial composition of students in Frederick County?
Frederick County public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Frederick County are often viewed compared to one another?

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