Total enrollment
2,173
-206 (-9%) vs SY 2020-21
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 school.
4-year change in Sandy Spring
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
·
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
2,173
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| 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 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 9%: 2,379 students in SY 2020-21 versus 2,173 in SY 2024-25.
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.