Southern Garrett High School vs. Northern Garrett High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Southern Garrett High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Northern Garrett High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 870 students in grades 7-12, Southern Garrett High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Serving 439 students in grades 9-12, Northern Garrett High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
870 students
439 students
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
36 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#756 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#429 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
154
-
Grade 8 Students
135
-
Grade 9 Students
170
110
Grade 10 Students
123
116
Grade 11 Students
147
108
Grade 12 Students
141
105
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
95%
96%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
11%