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South Carroll High School

1300 West Old Liberty Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 921 students in grades 9-12, South Carroll High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 921 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 96% (Top 20% in MD)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

South Carroll High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
South Carroll High School's student population of 921 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
921 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
South Carroll High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Carroll High School is 0.33, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#305 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Carroll High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Carroll High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carroll High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Carroll High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South Carroll High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South Carroll High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Carroll High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Carroll High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
81%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Carroll High School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South Carroll High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Carroll High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of South Carroll High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
96%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of South Carroll High School and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carroll High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carroll High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Carroll High School's ranking?
South Carroll High School is ranked #305 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are South Carroll High School often compared to?
South Carroll High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Century High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Carroll High School?
The graduation rate of South Carroll High School is 96%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend South Carroll High School?
921 students attend South Carroll High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of South Carroll High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Carroll High School?
South Carroll High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Carroll High School offer ?
South Carroll High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Carroll High School part of?
South Carroll High School is part of Carroll County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 921 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 96% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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