Total enrollment
2,173
-287 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Sandy Spring
Maryland · Public K-12
Public K-12 education in Sandy Spring runs across 2 schools, enrolling approximately 2,173 students, averaging 1087 per campus.
7-year change in Sandy Spring
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
43%
was 48%
% Hispanic
20%
was 18%
% Black
19%
was 17%
% Asian
11%
was 11%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 498 |
| Sherwood High | High | 09-12 | 1,675 |
About Sandy Spring
Sandy Spring, Maryland is home to 2 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 2,173 students. By school count, it is a sparse city.
On the school-mix side, the city consists of 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Average school size in Sandy Spring is around 1,087 students, 69% higher than the Maryland average of about 643.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 12%: 2,460 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,173 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 48% to 43%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Sandy Spring discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.