Total enrollment
8,113
+38 (+0%) vs SY 2020-21
Allegany County
Maryland · Public K-12
Allegany County operates 22 public K-12 schools across Maryland, with a combined student body of roughly 8,113 and a county population near 67,452. By grade band, the county runs 14 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools.
4-year change in Allegany County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
22
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Allegany County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Maryland | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 43.3% | #13 of 24 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 8,113 | #16 of 24 | #945 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 22 | #16 of 24 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.1:1 | #5 of 24 | #931 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 58.0% | #10 of 24 | #1,201 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 27.9% | #23 of 23 | #1,871 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Allegany County school rankings
Residents
67,452
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
22
1 districts
Enrollment
8,113
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$59,603
Below Maryland avg
Free/reduced lunch
58.0%
Above Maryland avg
Elementary
14
3,917 students
Middle
4
1,779 students
High
4
2,417 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Allegany County Public Schools
8,113 students · 1 district in Allegany County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Allegany County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
21.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.0%
civilian labor
Median age
41
17.8% under 18
Test scores in Allegany County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 21 schools ranked. Maryland state average: 51.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Frost Elementary· 83.3%
- Parkside Elementary· 81.5%
- Northeast Elementary· 67.3%
- George's Creek Elementary· 65.0%
- Bel Air Elementary· 61.8%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- South Penn Elementary· 31.9%
- Westmar Middle· 33.6%
- Beall Elementary· 46.2%
- Washington Middle· 46.9%
- Fort Hill High· 48.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ridge High School | Frostburg | High | 09-12 | 743 | · |
| Allegany High | Cumberland | High | 09-12 | 719 | · |
| Fort Hill High | Cumberland | High | 09-12 | 655 | · |
| Washington Middle | Cumberland | Middle | 06-08 | 577 | · |
| Braddock Middle | Cumberland | Middle | 06-08 | 536 | · |
| South Penn Elementary | Cumberland | Elementary | PK-05 | 491 | · |
| Beall Elementary | Frostburg | Elementary | PK-05 | 415 | · |
| Mount Savage Middle | Mount Savage | Middle | 06-08 | 408 | · |
| West Side Elementary | Cumberland | Elementary | PK-05 | 321 | · |
| Center for Career & Technical Education | Cresaptown | High | 11-12 | 300 | · |
| George's Creek Elementary | Lonaconing | Elementary | PK-05 | 272 | · |
| Northeast Elementary | Cumberland | Elementary | PK-05 | 272 | · |
| Cresaptown Elementary | Cresaptown | Elementary | PK-05 | 268 | · |
| Cash Valley Elementary | Lavale | Elementary | PK-05 | 266 | · |
| Westmar Middle | Lonaconing | Middle | 06-08 | 258 | · |
| Westernport Elementary | Westernport | Elementary | PK-05 | 248 | · |
| Frost Elementary | Frostburg | Elementary | PK-05 | 243 | · |
| John Humbird Elementary | Cumberland | Elementary | PK-05 | 242 | · |
| Flintstone Elementary | Flintstone | Elementary | PK-05 | 223 | · |
| Parkside Elementary | Lavale | Elementary | PK-05 | 222 | · |
| Mt. Savage Elementary | Mt Savage | Elementary | PK-05 | 218 | · |
| Bel Air Elementary | Cumberland | Elementary | PK-05 | 216 | · |
Cities in Allegany County
About Allegany County
Allegany County is a medium-population Maryland county of about 67,452 residents, home to 22 public schools and roughly 8,113 students.
Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $59,603, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 38% noticeably below the Maryland median.
On the school-mix side, Allegany County comprises 14 elementary schools (3,917 students), 4 middle schools (1,779), and 4 high schools (2,417).
Allegany County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 8,113 students on its own.
Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Allegany County has held roughly steady since SY 2020-21, moving from about 8,075 students to 8,113.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Allegany County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data