For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,433 students in Allegany County, MD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Allegany County, MD are Allegany High School, Mountain Ridge High School and Fort Hill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allegany County, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Allegany County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Allegany County, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Allegany High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Allegany County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Allegany High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Seton Dr
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-8110
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-8110
Gr: 9-12 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Mountain Ridge High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-3377
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-3377
Gr: 9-12 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Fort Hill High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Greenway Ave
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-2570
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-2570
Gr: 9-12 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Center For Career & Technical Education
Vocational School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14211 Mcmullen Hwy Sw
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-6486
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-6486
Gr: 11-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Allegany County, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Allegany County, MD include Allegany High School, Mountain Ridge High School and Fort Hill High School.
How many public high schools are located in Allegany County?
4 public high schools are located in Allegany County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allegany County?
Allegany County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Allegany County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Allegany County include: Allegany High School vs. Fort Hill High School, Fort Hill High School vs. Allegany High School, Mountain Ridge High School vs. Fort Hill High School
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