Serving 1,748 students in grades 9-12, Great Mills High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,748 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Graduation Rate
: 83% (Btm 50% in MD)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Great Mills High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Mills High School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Great Mills High School?
The graduation rate of Great Mills High School is 83%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Great Mills High School?
1,748 students attend Great Mills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Great Mills High School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Mills High School?
Great Mills High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Great Mills High School offer ?
Great Mills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Mills High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,748 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Graduation Rate
: 83% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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