For the 2026 school year, there are 3 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 72% (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 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 72% (majority Black).
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