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Allegany County Public Schools

Maryland · Public School District
22
Schools
8,181
Students
$18,760
Per-Pupil Spend
+31% nat'l
60.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+8pp vs nat'l
89.8%
Graduation Rate
+3.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Allegany County Public Schools is a public school district in Maryland serving 8,181 students across 22 schools. It includes 14 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.8% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,760 is above average for a US public school district. 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (22)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Braddock Middle06–08603
Mount Savage Middle06–08425
Washington Middle06–08583
Westmar Middle06–08232
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Allegany High09–12684
Center for Career & Technical Education11–12289
Fort Hill High09–12692
Mountain Ridge High School09–12736
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,760+31% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
63%
23%
State
62.9%
Local (property tax)
22.9%
Federal
14.3%

State funding accounts for 63% 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
22
Schools
8,181
Students
60%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.8%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateMaryland →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
89.8% graduation rate — 3.3 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $18,760 per pupil — 31% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 22 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Allegany County Public Schools?
Allegany County Public Schools has 22 public schools, serving a total of 8,181 students.
What is the graduation rate for Allegany County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 89.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Allegany County Public Schools spend per student?
Allegany County Public Schools spends $18,760 per pupil — 31% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Allegany County Public Schools?
60% of students in Allegany County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Allegany County Public Schools?
No, Allegany County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Allegany County Public Schools serve?
Allegany County Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Allegany County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Allegany County Public Schools is 41/100. 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.