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Garrett County Public Schools

Maryland · Public School District
12
Schools
3,500
Students
$30,061
Per-Pupil Spend
+110% nat'l
47.9%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Garrett County Public Schools is a public school district in Maryland serving 3,500 students across 12 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $30,061 is above average for a US public school district. 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (12)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Accident ElementaryPK–05235
Broad Ford ElementaryPK–05559
Crellin ElementaryKG–05140
Friendsville ElementaryPK–05138
Grantsville ElementaryPK–05171
Route 40 ElementaryPK–05122
Swan Meadow SchoolKG–0838
Yough Glades ElementaryPK–05280
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Northern Middle School06–08320
Southern Middle School06–08434
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Northern Garrett High School09–12439
Southern Garrett High School09–12624
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$30,061+110% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
29%
State
60.1%
Local (property tax)
29.0%
Federal
10.9%

State funding accounts for 60% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
3,500
Students
48%
Free Lunch
$30K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateMaryland →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $30,061 per pupil — 110% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Garrett County Public Schools?
Garrett County Public Schools has 12 public schools, serving a total of 3,500 students.
What is the graduation rate for Garrett County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Garrett County Public Schools spend per student?
Garrett County Public Schools spends $30,061 per pupil — 110% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Garrett County Public Schools?
48% of students in Garrett County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Garrett County Public Schools?
No, Garrett County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Garrett County Public Schools serve?
Garrett County Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Garrett County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Garrett County Public Schools is 43/100. 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.