High Schools in Frederick County Public Schools

The Frederick County Public Schools district in Maryland is home to 11 high schools serving students in grades 9-12. These schools vary significantly in their academic performance, student demographics, and resources, providing families with a range of educational options.

At the top of the district, Urbana High School and Oakdale High School consistently rank among the best high schools in Maryland, with exceptional test scores and low rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, schools like Gov. Thomas Johnson High and Frederick High struggle with lower academic performance, particularly in mathematics. The data suggests a potential correlation between a school's socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and its academic outcomes.

While socioeconomic factors may play a role, the data also highlights the importance of other factors, such as school culture and resources. For example, Middletown High School, despite having a higher free/reduced lunch rate than Urbana and Oakdale, still maintains strong academic performance, particularly in Algebra II. This suggests that a one-size-fits-all approach to education may not be the most effective, and that tailored strategies and interventions may be necessary to address the unique needs of each school community within the Frederick County Public Schools district.