Liberty High

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Liberty High ranks 32 nd of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Liberty High is a public high school located in Sykesville, Maryland, serving 991 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Carroll County Public Schools district, which is ranked 1 out of 25 districts in Maryland and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Liberty High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Maryland, with a statewide ranking of 32 out of 146 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in multiple years. The school's proficiency rates in MCAP (Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program) exams are significantly higher than the state and county averages, particularly in English Language Arts. For example, in 2023-2024, 74.5% of Liberty High students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 48.4% statewide and 64.8% in the Carroll County district. Liberty High's performance in mathematics is also strong, with 30% of students proficient or better in MCAP Mathematics, compared to 24.1% statewide and 37.7% in the Carroll County district.

When comparing Liberty High to nearby schools, such as South Carroll High and Century High, Liberty High consistently outperforms them in terms of statewide rankings and proficiency rates, particularly in English Language Arts. However, Liberty High has a less diverse student population compared to these schools, with a predominantly white student body. Additionally, Liberty High has a significantly lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a higher overall socioeconomic status of its student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

5855 Bartholow Road
Sykesville, MD 21784-8401

(410) 751-3560

District: Carroll County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
32^nd of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,444

Feeder schools for Liberty High:

Elementary:	Carrolltowne Elementary
	Eldersburg Elementary
	Freedom District Elementary
Middle:	Oklahoma Road Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 991

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.4%

Asian:

6.4%

African American:

6.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Liberty High ranks better than 78.1% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 3^rd among 7 ranked high schools in the Carroll County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.4%), Asian (6.4%), African American (6.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 11.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Carroll County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Liberty High is 16.7, which is the 4^th best among 7 high schools in the Carroll County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Liberty High employs 59 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Liberty High is $15,444, which is the 5^th highest among 7 high schools in the Carroll County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Liberty High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty High 32^nd of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Liberty High in the ranking list.)

Carroll County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Carroll County Public Schools 1^st of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Liberty High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	55.61	47^th	201	76.6%
2005	69.25	31^st	204	84.8%
2006	67.09	52^nd	204	74.5%
2007	78.70	19^th	209	90.9%
2008	80.67	24^th	214	88.8%
2009	82.03	16^th	213	92.5%
2010	83.70	17^th	220	92.3%
2011	81.04	26^th	183	85.8%
2012	78.50	35^th	187	81.3%
2013	82.85	21^st	185	88.6%
2014	80.37	28^th	231	87.9%
2015	80.27	11^th	233	95.3%
2016	86.94	5^th	233	97.9%
2017	82.25	15^th	180	91.7%
2018	94.43	2^nd	197	99.0%
2019	82.12	11^th	138	92.0%
2022	74.85	14^th	225	93.8%
2023	64.09	24^th	127	81.1%
2024	60.00	32^nd	146	78.1%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Liberty High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	1050	25	9	3	0	n/a	n/a	4	1091
1990	1002	17	11	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1032
1991	983	24	19	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1031
1992	970	32	13	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	1022
1993	963	36	14	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	1023
1994	1017	39	19	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	1089
1995	1150	48	19	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	1224
1996	1150	48	19	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	1224
1997	1289	51	17	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	1366
1998	1351	61	20	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	1443
1999	1430	57	23	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	1522
2000	1507	54	24	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	1595
2001	1542	44	29	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	1626
2002	1155	38	13	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	1218
2003	1155	38	13	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	1218
2004	1078	35	15	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	1142
2005	1061	35	13	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	1129
2006	1114	34	17	21	3	n/a	n/a	0	1189
2007	1127	21	24	30	5	n/a	n/a	0	1207
2008	1117	29	24	34	4	n/a	n/a	0	1208
2009	1112	25	27	30	2	n/a	n/a	0	1196
2010	1115	30	28	26	6	n/a	n/a	0	1205
2011	1078	30	32	28	3	1	16	0	1188
2012	1060	30	28	29	3	1	15	0	1166
2013	1016	36	27	39	4	1	18	0	1141
2014	950	31	26	32	4	1	17	0	1061
2015	958	26	25	45	4	1	18	0	1077
2016	969	24	24	53	5	2	18	0	1095
2017	968	21	34	58	2	3	20	0	1106
2018	945	28	34	64	3	4	23	0	1101
2019	886	30	38	60	2	5	28	0	1049
2020	861	44	43	54	2	7	33	0	1044
2021	815	55	38	44	0	7	34	0	993
2022	813	59	48	43	1	6	31	1	1002
2023	777	62	63	49	4	6	28	2	991

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Liberty High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1091	60.0	18.1	n/a
1990	1032	56.1	18.3	0.8
1991	1031	56.5	18.2	1.2
1992	1022	59.2	17.2	2.6
1993	1023	65.3	15.7	2.6
1994	1089	63.5	17.1	2.4
1995	1224	65.9	18.6	1.7
1996	1224	65.9	18.6	1.7
1997	1366	68.8	19.9	2.8
1998	1443	71.3	20.2	2.5
1999	1522	71.3	21.3	3.3
2000	1595	78.5	20.3	2.1
2001	1626	81.3	20.0	2.5
2002	1218	73.0	16.7	1.9
2003	1218	73.0	16.7	1.9
2004	1142	63.5	18.0	2.3
2005	1129	64.0	17.6	2.3
2006	1189	63.0	18.9	2.6
2007	1207	67.0	18.0	2.7
2008	1208	68.7	17.6	3.8
2009	1196	70.5	17.0	4.5
2010	1205	70.5	17.0	4.3
2011	1188	68.5	17.3	4.3
2012	1166	67.5	17.2	6
2013	1141	66.0	17.2	5.4
2014	1061	61.5	17.2	5.1
2015	1077	64.0	16.8	5.2
2016	1095	62.0	17.6	4.7
2017	1106	61.5	17.9	4.5
2018	1101	63.6	17.2	4.2
2019	1049	59.6	17.5	4.6
2020	1044	61.6	16.9	5.4
2021	993	60.0	16.5	5.9
2022	1002	59.6	16.7	6.7
2023	991	59.0	16.7	11.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Liberty High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1091	60.0	18.1	n/a
1990	1032	56.1	18.3	0.8
1991	1031	56.5	18.2	1.2
1992	1022	59.2	17.2	2.6
1993	1023	65.3	15.7	2.6
1994	1089	63.5	17.1	2.4
1995	1224	65.9	18.6	1.7
1996	1224	65.9	18.6	1.7
1997	1366	68.8	19.9	2.8
1998	1443	71.3	20.2	2.5
1999	1522	71.3	21.3	3.3
2000	1595	78.5	20.3	2.1
2001	1626	81.3	20.0	2.5
2002	1218	73.0	16.7	1.9
2003	1218	73.0	16.7	1.9
2004	1142	63.5	18.0	2.3
2005	1129	64.0	17.6	2.3
2006	1189	63.0	18.9	2.6
2007	1207	67.0	18.0	2.7
2008	1208	68.7	17.6	3.8
2009	1196	70.5	17.0	4.5
2010	1205	70.5	17.0	4.3
2011	1188	68.5	17.3	4.3
2012	1166	67.5	17.2	6
2013	1141	66.0	17.2	5.4
2014	1061	61.5	17.2	5.1
2015	1077	64.0	16.8	5.2
2016	1095	62.0	17.6	4.7
2017	1106	61.5	17.9	4.5
2018	1101	63.6	17.2	4.2
2019	1049	59.6	17.5	4.6
2020	1044	61.6	16.9	5.4
2021	993	60.0	16.5	5.9
2022	1002	59.6	16.7	6.7
2023	991	59.0	16.7	11.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Liberty High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$322 (2.6%)	$12,065 (97.4%)	$12,387
2020	$424 (3.3%)	$12,486 (96.7%)	$12,910
2021	$984 (6.9%)	$13,298 (93.1%)	$14,283
2022	$1,583 (11.1%)	$12,635 (88.9%)	$14,218
2023	$490 (3.2%)	$14,954 (96.8%)	$15,444

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Liberty High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 11^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 24^th of 127 High schools	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1049	991	5.5%
African American	30	62	106.7%
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	38	63	65.8%
Hispanic	60	49	18.3%
Pacific Islander	5	6	20%
White	886	777	12.3%
Two or More Races	28	28
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	4.6%	11.1%	6.5%

Schools Near Liberty High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)	MCAP English Language Arts (2024)		MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Algebra II (2024)	MCAP Geometry (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Liberty High	Public	9-12	5855 Bartholow Road	Sykesville	21784	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3560	991	59	16.7	11.1%	777 (78.4%)	62 (6.3%)	49 (4.9%)	63 (6.4%)	4 (0.4%)	6 (0.6%)	28 (2.8%)	60	32^nd of 146 public high schools	78.1%		64.1	24^th of 127 public high schools	81.1%	8	30.0	74.5	74.5	16.1	40.6	49.5	$15,444	$490	$14,954
Century High	Public	9-12	355 Ronsdale Road	Sykesville	21784	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 386-4400	1,120	64	17.5	15.4%	882 (78.8%)	49 (4.4%)	78 (7.0%)	67 (6.0%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	35 (3.1%)	64.5	24^th of 146 public high schools	83.6%					(n/a)	34.8	73.3	73.3	12.3	47.6	51.0	$14,777	$506	$14,270
South Carroll High	Public	9-12	1300 West Old Liberty Road	Sykesville	21784	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3575	921	57	16.1	19.4%	748 (81.2%)	24 (2.6%)	94 (10.2%)	29 (3.1%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.2%)	63.1	25^th of 146 public high schools	82.9%		43.7	73^rd of 127 public high schools	42.5%	48	31.1	76.8	76.8	19.2	44.9	64.3	$17,005	$687	$16,317
Marriotts Ridge High	Public	9-12	12100 Woodford Dr	Marriottsville	21104	Carroll County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-5568	1,716	101	16.9	13.8%	603 (35.1%)	201 (11.7%)	70 (4.1%)	750 (43.7%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	86 (5.0%)	74.4	11^th of 146 public high schools	92.5%		73.1	12^th of 127 public high schools	90.6%	1	39.0	85.0	85.0	28.3	43.1		$16,125	$679	$15,446
New Town High	Public, Magnet	9-12	4931 New Town Blvd	Owings Mills	21117	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 887-0000	1,316	73	17.9	54.9%	23 (1.7%)	1,201 (91.3%)	40 (3.0%)	9 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (3.1%)								(n/a)		35.9	35.9				$16,778	$1,798	$14,979
Franklin High	Public	9-12	12000 Reisterstown Rd	Reisterstown	21136	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-7038	1,504	86	17.4	52.7%	336 (22.3%)	703 (46.7%)	263 (17.5%)	120 (8.0%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	76 (5.1%)	32.2	116^th of 146 public high schools	20.5%		39	86^th of 127 public high schools	32.3%	30	8.7	52.0	52.0	11.0			$14,713	$1,334	$13,380
Owings Mills High	Public	9-12	124 Tollgate Rd	Owings Mills	21117	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-1700	1,199	81	14.8	65.5%	65 (5.4%)	610 (50.9%)	442 (36.9%)	47 (3.9%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	30 (2.5%)								(n/a)		21.1	21.1				$17,173	$1,653	$15,520
Randallstown High	Public, Magnet	9-12	4000 Offutt Rd	Randallstown	21133	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(443) 809-0748	1,159	72	16.1	58.5%	20 (1.7%)	1,043 (90.0%)	56 (4.8%)	16 (1.4%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (1.7%)	28.1	123^rd of 146 public high schools	15.8%					(n/a)		48.6	48.6	5.6			$16,681	$1,524	$15,157
Gateway School	Public	9-12	45 Kate Wagner Road	Westminster	21157	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3691	75	19	3.9	62.7%	58 (77.3%)	8 (10.7%)	6 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	2 (2.7%)								(n/a)		18.8	18.8				$55,147	$1,693	$53,454
Flexible Student Support	Public	9-12	45 Kate Wagner Road	Westminster	21157	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3691	32			15.6%	30 (93.8%)	1 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.1%)								(n/a)							$3,115	$310	$2,805

Frequently Asked Questions about Liberty High

What schools feed into Liberty High?

Liberty High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Carrolltowne Elementary
Elementary : Eldersburg Elementary
Elementary : Freedom District Elementary
Middle : Oklahoma Road Middle

What district is Liberty High in?

Carroll County Public Schools

How many students attend Liberty High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 991 students attended Liberty High.

Is Liberty High a good school?

Liberty High ranks 32^nd of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Liberty High?

Students at Liberty High are 78% White, 6% Asian, 6% African American, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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