Best high schools in Carroll County Public Schools (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 7 schools in Carroll County Public Schools, Maryland. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Maryland.
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- 181Century HighSykesville · Public High77% Math proficiency · 1,101 students
- 281Liberty HighSykesville · Public High74% Math proficiency · 1,007 students
- 380South Carroll HighSykesville · Public High73% Math proficiency · 933 students
- 476Westminster HighWestminster · Public High64% Math proficiency · 1,477 students
- 572Manchester Valley HighManchester · Public High58% Math proficiency · 1,339 students
- 663Francis Scott Key HighUnion Bridge · Public High51% Math proficiency · 906 students
- 761Winters Mill HighWestminster · Public High50% Math proficiency · 1,156 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Century High Sykesville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 81.1 Top 10% | 77% Math proficiency | 1,101 |
| 2 | Liberty High Sykesville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 81.0 Top 10% | 74% Math proficiency | 1,007 |
| 3 | South Carroll High Sykesville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 79.6 Top 10% | 73% Math proficiency | 933 |
| 4 | Westminster High Westminster · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 76.3 Top 25% | 64% Math proficiency | 1,477 |
| 5 | Manchester Valley High Manchester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 71.9 Top 25% | 58% Math proficiency | 1,339 |
| 6 | Francis Scott Key High Union Bridge · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 62.6 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 906 |
| 7 | Winters Mill High Westminster · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 61.2 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 1,156 |
Century High in Sykesville leads the 2025 list of high schools in Carroll County Public Schools with a Success Index (US) of 81.1. Of the 7 schools shown, 7 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Maryland high schools rankings, every school on the Carroll County Public Schools page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Carroll County Public Schools?
Century High in Sykesville, Maryland ranks first among high schools in Carroll County Public Schools with a Success Index (US) of 81.1 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,101).
How are high schools in Carroll County Public Schools ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.