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Frederick County Schools & Education

Frederick County, Maryland

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

75/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

92.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

92.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.4%

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,495

National avg $13,239

State avg $10,395

School Score

75/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 72/100

State Score Position

#11

of 24 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Frederick County

Measured School Summary

Frederick County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 75/100 and a graduation rate of 92.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

Frederick County spends $9,495 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 4% above the Maryland average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Frederick County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

69 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

75/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #11 of 24 Maryland counties with school score data.

Completion

92.0%

2.6 pts above the state average

Funding context

$9,495

$900 below the state average

School coverage

69

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Frederick County has 69 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Frederick County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

Frederick County Public Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 69 of 69 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#11

of 24 Maryland counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Frederick County Public Schools

Elementary to high school visible

46,899 students

Elementary 42Middle 13High 11Other 3

69 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Frederick County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 69 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Frederick County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Frederick County, Maryland

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Diverse and Expanding School System

Frederick County features 69 public schools, including 42 elementary and 11 high schools. The district serves a massive student body of 46,899 children across the region. The infrastructure includes specialized facilities like special education and alternative schools to ensure every student is reached.

Frederick County Public Schools and Charter Options

Frederick County Public Schools manages the vast majority of local education for nearly 47,000 students. The county is unique for hosting 4 charter schools, representing nearly 6% of the total school inventory. This provides families with additional public school choices beyond the traditional model.

From Urban Centers to Rural Valleys

The school mix is remarkably diverse, featuring 24 suburban, 20 rural, 17 city, and 8 town locations. Schools average 700 students each, providing a mid-to-large campus feel. Gov. Thomas Johnson High is the largest school in the system, enrolling ,1962 students in its city-based campus.

School Overview

Total Schools

69

in Frederick County

Reported Enrollment

46,899

69 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

4

6% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary42
Middle13
High11
Other3

1 School District in Frederick County

Frederick County Public Schools

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69 schools
46,899 students enrolled
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69 Public Schools in Frederick County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 11 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 69 matching schools

Gov. Thomas Johnson High

Frederick County Public Schools

Frederick, 21701 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,962 students

Urbana High

Frederick County Public Schools

Ijamsville, 21754 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,940 students

Frederick High

Frederick County Public Schools

Frederick, 21701 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,829 students

Tuscarora High

Frederick County Public Schools

Frederick, 21703 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,717 students

Oakdale High

Frederick County Public Schools

Ijamsville, 21754 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,622 students

Linganore High

Frederick County Public Schools

Frederick, 21701 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,572 students

Walkersville High

Frederick County Public Schools

Walkersville, 21793 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,213 students

Urbana Middle

Frederick County Public Schools

Ijamsville, 21754 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,128 students

Middletown High

Frederick County Public Schools

Middletown, 21769 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,097 students

Oakdale Middle

Frederick County Public Schools

Ijamsville, 21754 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle1,057 students

Oakdale Elementary

Frederick County Public Schools

Ijamsville, 21754 / Suburb: Midsize

ProfileKG–5Primary1,028 students

Monocacy Middle

Frederick County Public Schools

Frederick, 21702 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle926 students

Brunswick High

Frederick County Public Schools

Brunswick, 21716 / Town: Fringe

Record9–12High862 students

Waverley Elementary

Frederick County Public Schools

Frederick, 21702 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary844 students

Walkersville Middle

Frederick County Public Schools

Walkersville, 21793 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle841 students

Sugarloaf Elementary

Frederick County Public Schools

Frederick, 21704 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary828 students

Ballenger Creek Middle

Frederick County Public Schools

Frederick, 21703 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle805 students

Middletown Middle

Frederick County Public Schools

Middletown, 21769 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle799 students

Green Valley Elementary

Frederick County Public Schools

Monrovia, 21770 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary785 students

Catoctin High

Frederick County Public Schools

Thurmont, 21788 / Town: Fringe

Record9–12High784 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$9,495

State avg $10,395

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Maryland counties have the highest graduation rates?
Calvert County (96.0%), Carroll County (96.0%), and Queen Anne's County (96.0%) currently lead Maryland among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Maryland?
Across Maryland counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $10,395. The highest current county values are Worcester County ($12,869), Somerset County ($11,870), and Baltimore city ($11,733). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Frederick County?
Frederick County has a school score of 75/100, which is a higher measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Frederick County?
The high school graduation rate in Frederick County is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Frederick County spend per student?
Frederick County spends $9,495 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Frederick County, Maryland — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Frederick County, Maryland?

Frederick County features 69 public schools, including 42 elementary and 11 high schools. The district serves a massive student body of 46,899 children across the region. The infrastructure includes specialized facilities like special education and alternative schools to ensure every student is reached.

What are the major school districts in Frederick County, Maryland?

Frederick County Public Schools manages the vast majority of local education for nearly 47,000 students. The county is unique for hosting 4 charter schools, representing nearly 6% of the total school inventory. This provides families with additional public school choices beyond the traditional model.

What is the school experience like in Frederick County?

The school mix is remarkably diverse, featuring 24 suburban, 20 rural, 17 city, and 8 town locations. Schools average 700 students each, providing a mid-to-large campus feel. Gov. Thomas Johnson High is the largest school in the system, enrolling ,1962 students in its city-based campus.

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-0 pts

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-2 pts

73/100

School score

St. Mary's County

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-2 pts

73/100

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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