Serving 578 students in grades 7-12, Southern Garrett High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 578 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 50% in MD)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Southern Garrett High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Garrett High School is 0.12, 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.
Southern Garrett High School is ranked #792 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Southern Garrett High School often compared to?
Southern Garrett High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northern Garrett High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern Garrett High School?
The graduation rate of Southern Garrett High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Southern Garrett High School?
578 students attend Southern Garrett High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Southern Garrett High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Garrett High School?
Southern Garrett High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southern Garrett High School offer ?
Southern Garrett High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southern Garrett High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 578 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
