For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 578 students in 21550, MD.
The top ranked public high school in 21550, MD is Southern Garrett High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 21550 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in 21550, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 21550 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southern Garrett High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21550, MD Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern Garrett High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
345 Oakland Dr
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447
Grades: 7-12
| 578 students
21550, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
770 Dennett Rd
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-3452
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-3452
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Garrett County Home & Hospital School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
40 South Second St
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-7655
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-7655
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Southern High Evening School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
345 Oakland Dr
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 21550, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in 21550, MD include Southern Garrett High School.
How many public high schools are located in 21550?
1 public high schools are located in 21550.
What is the racial composition of students in 21550?
21550 public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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