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Carroll County Public Schools

Maryland · Public School District
44
Schools
25,787
Students
$18,751
Per-Pupil Spend
+31% nat'l
26.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-26pp vs nat'l
95.9%
Graduation Rate
+9.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Carroll County Public Schools is a public school district in Maryland serving 25,787 students across 44 schools. It includes 23 elementary, 9 middle, 10 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.9% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,751 is above average for a US public school district. 27% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (44)
Middle Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Crossroads Middle School06–0810
Mount Airy Middle06–08721
North Carroll Middle06–08622
Northwest Middle06–08637
Oklahoma Road Middle06–08742
Shiloh Middle06–08604
Sykesville Middle06–08748
Westminster East Middle06–08767
Westminster West Middle06–08875
High Schools10 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Century High09–121,120
Flexible Student Support09–1232
Francis Scott Key High09–12944
Gateway School09–1275
Liberty High09–12991
Manchester Valley High09–121,359
Post Secondary Program12–1242
South Carroll High09–12921
Westminster High09–121,517
Winters Mill High09–121,116
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Carroll County Career & Technology CenterUG–UG0
Carroll Springs School03–1220
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,751+31% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
38%
54%
State
37.6%
Local (property tax)
54.2%
Federal
8.2%

Funding is shared between state (38%) and local sources (54%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
44
Schools
25,787
Students
27%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.9%
Opportunity Score48/100
StateMaryland →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.9% graduation rate — 9.4 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $18,751 per pupil — 31% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 44 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Carroll County Public Schools?
Carroll County Public Schools has 44 public schools, serving a total of 25,787 students.
What is the graduation rate for Carroll County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 95.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Carroll County Public Schools spend per student?
Carroll County Public Schools spends $18,751 per pupil — 31% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Carroll County Public Schools?
27% of students in Carroll County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Carroll County Public Schools?
No, Carroll County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Carroll County Public Schools serve?
Carroll County Public Schools serves grades PK through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Carroll County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Carroll County Public Schools is 48/100. 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.