Serving 1,116 students in grades 9-12, Winters Mill 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 35-39% (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 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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: 1,116 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Winters Mill High School's student population of 1,116 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
Winters Mill 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 Winters Mill High School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#468 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
16%
22%
Black
9%
33%
White
68%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Winters Mill High School is ranked #468 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Winters Mill High School often compared to?
Winters Mill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westminster High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% 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 Winters Mill High School?
The graduation rate of Winters Mill High School is 88%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Winters Mill High School?
1,116 students attend Winters Mill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Winters Mill High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winters Mill High School?
Winters Mill High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Winters Mill High School offer ?
Winters Mill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Winters Mill High School part of?
Winters Mill High School is part of Carroll County School District.
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I have found WMHS has a strong academics. Over 90% of all students are involved in extra curricular activities, including 800+ are student atheletes. The various booster clubs are strongly represented.
Review Winters Mill High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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