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Frederick County Public Schools

Frederick County, Maryland

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

Total Schools

69

public schools

Total Enrollment

46,899

students

School Districts

1

district

Directory guide

How to use the Frederick County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Maryland; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Frederick County has one district entry in this county file: Frederick County Public Schools. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.

Community spread

School records are spread across 15 listed communities. Frederick has the most listed schools, with 32 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 42 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 5 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 4 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

11 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

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

69 schools
46,899 students enrolled

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

Listed only6–8Middle926 students

Brunswick High

Frederick County Public Schools

Brunswick, 21716 / Town: Fringe

Listed only9–12High862 students

Waverley Elementary

Frederick County Public Schools

Frederick, 21702 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary844 students

Walkersville Middle

Frederick County Public Schools

Walkersville, 21793 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle841 students

Sugarloaf Elementary

Frederick County Public Schools

Frederick, 21704 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary828 students

Ballenger Creek Middle

Frederick County Public Schools

Frederick, 21703 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle805 students

Middletown Middle

Frederick County Public Schools

Middletown, 21769 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle799 students

Green Valley Elementary

Frederick County Public Schools

Monrovia, 21770 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary785 students

Catoctin High

Frederick County Public Schools

Thurmont, 21788 / Town: Fringe

Listed only9–12High784 students

Frederick County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Frederick County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Maryland. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Frederick County public school directory?

The directory lists 69 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Frederick County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Frederick County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Frederick County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 11 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Frederick County?

This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Frederick County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Frederick County Education OverviewCounty school score: 75/100

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.