Frederick County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 69 public schools serving 46,899 students in Frederick County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
Public Schools in Frederick County School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 67% (majority Black).
Frederick County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 92% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.74
# American Indian Students
107 Students
2,417 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3,458 Students
59,978 Students
% Asian Students
7%
7%
# Hispanic Students
9,659 Students
195,463 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
22%
# Black Students
6,734 Students
291,420 Students
% Black Students
14%
33%
# White Students
23,640 Students
293,256 Students
% White Students
51%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
62 Students
1,256 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,239 Students
46,403 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,539
30,738
# Students in K Grade:
3,184
61,092
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,441
64,977
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,387
63,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,380
64,736
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,342
65,010
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,357
65,244
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,520
65,407
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,503
65,842
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,578
67,873
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,976
82,256
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,894
72,892
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,481
60,352
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,317
61,018
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,100 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,549. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,471 is less than the state median of $18,476. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Frederick County School District?
Frederick County School District manages 69 public schools serving 46,899 students.
What is the rank of Frederick County School District?
Frederick County School District is ranked #7 out of 25 school districts in Maryland (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maryland school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Frederick County School District?
51% of Frederick County School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Frederick County School District?
Frederick County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 15:1.
What is Frederick County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,471 is less than the state median of $18,476. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 69 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 46,899 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30% in MD)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
