Total enrollment
2,115
+86 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
5 schools in Thurmont
Maryland · Public K-12
Thurmont sits inside Maryland with 5 public K-12 schools, combined enrollment of about 2,115, and a mix of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
4-year change in Thurmont
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
6,254
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
2,115
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
5
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catoctin High | High | 09-12 | 823 |
| Lewistown Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 152 |
| Thurmont Elementary | Elementary | 03-05 | 283 |
| Thurmont Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 507 |
| Thurmont Primary | Elementary | PK-02 | 350 |
About Thurmont
Thurmont, Maryland is home to 5 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 2,115 students. By school count, it is a thinly populated city.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city consists of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Per-school enrollment runs near 423, meaningfully below the state mean of about 643.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment increased 4%: 2,029 students in SY 2020-21 versus 2,115 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, the community for Thurmont discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.