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Frederick County Public Schools

Maryland · Public School District
69
Schools
46,899
Students
$16,833
Per-Pupil Spend
+17% nat'l
32.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-19pp vs nat'l
91.7%
Graduation Rate
+5.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Frederick County Public Schools is a public school district in Maryland serving 46,899 students across 69 schools. It includes 42 elementary, 13 middle, 11 high schools, among them 4 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 91.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,833 is above average for a US public school district. 33% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (69)
Elementary Schools42 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ballenger Creek ElementaryPK–05678
Blue Heron ElementaryKG–05680
Brunswick ElementaryPK–05752
Butterfly Ridge ElementaryPK–05625
Carroll Creek Montessori Public CharterCharterPK–08314
Carroll Manor ElementaryPK–05545
Centerville ElementaryKG–05445
Deer Crossing ElementaryPK–05505
Emmitsburg ElementaryPK–05216
Frederick Classical CharterCharterKG–08375
Glade ElementaryPK–05572
Green Valley ElementaryKG–05785
Hillcrest ElementaryPK–05575
Kemptown ElementaryKG–05401
Lewistown ElementaryPK–05172
Liberty ElementaryPK–05238
Lincoln ElementaryPK–05618
Middletown Elementary03–05441
Middletown PrimaryPK–02486
Monocacy ElementaryPK–05568
Monocacy Valley MontessoriCharterPK–08298
Myersville ElementaryKG–05409
New Market ElementaryPK–05582
New Midway/Woodsboro ElementaryPK–05276
North Frederick ElementaryPK–05625
Oakdale ElementaryKG–051,028
Orchard Grove ElementaryPK–05616
Parkway ElementaryPK–05258
Sabillasville Environmental SchoolCharterKG–06154
Spring Ridge ElementaryPK–05628
Sugarloaf ElementaryKG–05828
Thurmont Elementary03–05278
Thurmont PrimaryPK–02307
Tuscarora ElementaryPK–05781
Twin Ridge ElementaryPK–05678
Urbana ElementaryPK–05689
Valley ElementaryPK–05491
Walkersville ElementaryPK–05689
Waverley ElementaryPK–05844
Whittier ElementaryPK–05735
Wolfsville ElementaryPK–05157
Yellow Springs ElementaryPK–05588
Middle Schools13 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ballenger Creek Middle06–08805
Brunswick Middle06–08656
Crestwood Middle06–08739
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle06–08549
Middletown Middle06–08799
Monocacy Middle06–08926
New Market Middle06–08684
Oakdale Middle06–081,057
Thurmont Middle06–08546
Urbana Middle06–081,128
Walkersville Middle06–08841
West Frederick Middle06–08776
Windsor Knolls Middle06–08744
High Schools11 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Brunswick High09–12862
Catoctin High09–12784
Frederick High09–121,829
Gov. Thomas Johnson High09–121,962
Heather Ridge07–1245
Linganore High09–121,572
Middletown High09–121,097
Oakdale High09–121,622
Tuscarora High09–121,717
Urbana High09–121,940
Walkersville High09–121,213
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Frederick County Career & Technology CenterUG–UG0
Frederick County VirtualUG–UG0
Rock CreekPK–1276
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,833+17% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
38%
50%
State
38.3%
Local (property tax)
50.4%
Federal
11.2%

Funding is shared between state (38%) and local sources (50%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
69
Schools
46,899
Students
33%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.7%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateMaryland →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.7% graduation rate — 5.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $16,833 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 69 schools including 4 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Frederick County Public Schools?
Frederick County Public Schools has 69 public schools, serving a total of 46,899 students.
What is the graduation rate for Frederick County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 91.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Frederick County Public Schools spend per student?
Frederick County Public Schools spends $16,833 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Frederick County Public Schools?
33% of students in Frederick County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Frederick County Public Schools?
Yes — 4 of the 69 schools in Frederick County Public Schools are charter schools.
What grade levels does Frederick County Public Schools serve?
Frederick County Public Schools serves grades PK through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Frederick County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Frederick County Public Schools is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.