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Carroll County

Maryland · Public K-12

Of the 44 public K-12 schools in Carroll County, the largest district by enrollment is Carroll County Public Schools (26,141 students). Total county enrollment runs around 26,141. By level, that breaks down as 23 elementary, 9 middle, and 11 high schools.

7-year change in Carroll County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
26,141
+851 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
43
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
77%
was 84%
% Hispanic
9%
was 6%
% Black
5%
was 4%
% Asian
4%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
44
1 districts
Enrollment
26,141
NCES CCD
Median income
$118,211
Above Maryland avg
Free/reduced lunch
28.4%
Below Maryland avg
Elementary
23
12,112 students
Middle
9
5,918 students
High
11
8,079 students
Combined / other
1
32 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Carroll County Public Schools
26,141 students · 1 district in Carroll County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Carroll 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
White
86%
Hispanic
5%
Black
4%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
77%
Hispanic
9%
Black
5%
Asian
4%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
40.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.5%
civilian labor
Median age
41
22.0% under 18

Test scores in Carroll County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 36 schools ranked. Maryland state average: 51.9%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)
  1. Liberty High· 85.6%
  2. Century High· 83.7%
  3. Linton Springs Elementary· 80.0%
  4. Westminster High· 78.4%
  5. Piney Ridge Elementary· 78.2%

See all 36 schools in Carroll County ranked by score →

All schools (44)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Westminster HighWestminsterHigh09-121,477·
Manchester Valley HighManchesterHigh09-121,339·
Winters Mill HighWestminsterHigh09-121,156·
Century HighSykesvilleHigh09-121,101·
Liberty HighSykesvilleHigh09-121,007·
South Carroll HighSykesvilleHigh09-12933·
Westminster West MiddleWestminsterMiddle06-08923·
Francis Scott Key HighUnion BridgeHigh09-12906·
Oklahoma Road MiddleSykesvilleMiddle06-08816·
Westminster East MiddleWestminsterMiddle06-08796·
Mount Airy MiddleMount AiryMiddle06-08761·
Linton Springs ElementarySykesvilleElementaryPK-05759·
Winfield ElementaryWestminsterElementaryPK-05724·
Sykesville MiddleSykesvilleMiddle06-08697·
Manchester ElementaryManchesterElementaryPK-05671·
Northwest MiddleTaneytownMiddle06-08655·
Sandymount ElementaryFinksburgElementaryPK-05640·
Shiloh MiddleHampsteadMiddle06-08631·
Freedom District ElementarySykesvilleElementaryKG-05627·
North Carroll MiddleHampsteadMiddle06-08626·
Runnymede ElementaryWestminsterElementaryPK-05625·
Carrolltowne ElementarySykesvilleElementaryPK-05593·
Cranberry Station ElementaryWestminsterElementaryPK-05593·
William Winchester ElementaryWestminsterElementaryPK-05587·
Piney Ridge ElementarySykesvilleElementaryPK-05578·
Westminster ElementaryWestminsterElementaryPK-05564·
Ebb Valley ElementaryManchesterElementaryPK-05563·
Friendship Valley ElementaryWestminsterElementaryPK-05518·
Mechanicsville ElementarySykesvilleElementaryPK-05510·
Elmer A. Wolfe ElementaryUnion BridgeElementaryPK-05502·
Eldersburg ElementarySykesvilleElementaryPK-05470·
Mount Airy ElementaryMount AiryElementary03-05462·
Taneytown ElementaryTaneytownElementaryPK-05450·
Robert Moton ElementaryWestminsterElementaryPK-05440·
Spring Garden ElementaryHampsteadElementaryPK-05439·
Hampstead ElementaryHampsteadElementaryPK-05400·
Parr's Ridge ElementaryMt AiryElementaryPK-02391·
Gateway SchoolWestminsterHigh09-1280·
Flexible Student SupportWestminsterHigh09-1244·
Post Secondary ProgramWestminsterHigh12-1236·
Carroll Springs SchoolWestminsterCombinedPK-1232·
Crossroads Middle SchoolWestminsterMiddle06-0813·
PRIDE SchoolWestminsterElementaryKG-056·
Carroll County Career & Technology CenterWestminsterHigh11-120·

Cities in Carroll County

Westminster18 schoolsSykesville11 schoolsHampstead4 schoolsManchester3 schoolsMount Airy2 schoolsTaneytown2 schoolsUnion Bridge2 schoolsFinksburg1 schoolMt Airy1 school

About Carroll County

Carroll County is a medium-population Maryland county of about 175,321 residents, home to 44 public schools and roughly 26,141 students.

For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $118,211 a year, 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 22% noticeably above the Maryland median.

For a sense of the school types, Carroll County spans 23 elementary schools (12,112 students), 9 middle schools (5,918), 11 high schools (8,079), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Carroll County is Carroll County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 26,141 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Carroll County has grew 3% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 25,290 students to 26,141. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 84% to 77%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Carroll County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Carroll County?
There are 44 public K-12 schools in Carroll County, Maryland, with a combined enrollment of about 26,141.
How many high schools are in Carroll County?
Carroll County, Maryland has 11 public high schools, serving approximately 8,079 students.
How many middle schools are in Carroll County?
Carroll County, Maryland has 9 public middle schools, serving approximately 5,918 students.
How many elementary schools are in Carroll County?
Carroll County, Maryland has 23 public elementary schools, serving approximately 12,112 students.
What is the largest school district in Carroll County?
Carroll County Public Schools is the largest school district in Carroll County, serving approximately 26,141 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Carroll County?
Carroll County, Maryland has a population of approximately 175,321, with a median age of 41. About 22.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Carroll County?
Median household income in Carroll County is $118,211, above the Maryland average of $96,648. About 3.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Carroll County?
Approximately 40.7% of adults 25 and older in Carroll County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Carroll County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 28.4% of students in Carroll County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Maryland county average of 52.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Carroll County schools?
Across Carroll County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.7 to 1.

Carroll County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data