Total enrollment
3,621
+14 (+0%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Damascus
Maryland · Public K-12
Whether you are tracking a high school, middle school, or elementary campus, Damascus's 5 public K-12 schools collectively enroll about 3,621 students (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Damascus
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
36%
was 50%
% Hispanic
33%
was 22%
% Black
14%
was 13%
% Asian
10%
was 9%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
17,640
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
3,621
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
5
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearspring Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 541 |
| Damascus Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 331 |
| Damascus High | High | 09-12 | 1,390 |
| John T. Baker Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 841 |
| Lois P. Rockwell Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 518 |
About Damascus
Damascus, Maryland is home to 5 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 3,621 students. By school count, it is a rural-scale city.
On the school-mix side, the city is made up of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 724, above the state mean of about 643.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,621 students, held roughly steady from the 3,607 reported in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 50% to 36%.
On this page, the community for Damascus discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.