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Great Mills High

Summary:

Great Mills High School is a public high school serving 1,779 students in grades 9-12 in Great Mills, Maryland, which is part of the St. Mary's County Public Schools district. Compared to nearby schools like Chopticon High and Leonardtown High, Great Mills High has a more diverse student population, with 37.44% African American, 12.98% Hispanic, and 9.61% two or more races.

Academically, Great Mills High lags behind its neighbors, particularly in mathematics, where only 8.4% of students were proficient or better on the MCAP/Mathematics assessment, compared to 10.9% at Chopticon High and 14.8% at Leonardtown High. However, the school performs better in English Language Arts, with 50.5% of 10th-grade students proficient or better, compared to 67.4% at Chopticon High and 81% at Leonardtown High. Additionally, Great Mills High has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 54.92%, compared to 31.15% at Chopticon High and 20.79% at Leonardtown High.

Despite spending more per student ($12,990) than the nearby schools, Great Mills High has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 70th out of 180 Maryland high schools in 2016-2017 to 54th out of 146 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school may face challenges in providing a high-quality education to its diverse student population, and further investigation into its programs, teaching practices, and resource allocation may be necessary to identify areas for improvement and better support student success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 21130 Great Mills Rd
       Great Mills, MD  20634

(301) 863-4001

District: St. Mary's County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
54th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,880 Help


Feeder schools for Great Mills High:

Elementary:    George Washington Carver Elementary
    Green Holly Elementary School
    Greenview Knolls Elementary
    Lexington Park Elementary
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Middle:    Spring Ridge Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  19.4 Help
Number of students:  1,779

Racial breakdown:

African American:
37.4%
White:
36.1%
Hispanic:
13.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Great Mills High ranks better than 63% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the St. Mary's County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.87. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Great Mills High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Great Mills High is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (37.4%), White (36.1%), Hispanic (13%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the St. Mary's County Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Great Mills High is 19.4, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the St. Mary's County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Great Mills High employs 91.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Great Mills High is $15,880, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the St. Mary's County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Great Mills High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Great Mills High 54th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Great Mills High in the ranking list.)

St. Mary's County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Mary's County Public Schools 8th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Great Mills High

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Rank History for all students at Great Mills High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 39.46 134th 201 33.3%
2005 36.95 135th 204 33.8%
2006 52.46 103rd 204 49.5%
2007 47.97 121st 209 42.1%
2008 59.29 123rd 214 42.5%
2009 63.08 110th 213 48.4%
2010 66.53 96th 220 56.4%
2011 54.50 100th 183 45.4%
2012 50.59 114th 187 39.0%
2013 40.71 124th 185 33.0%
2014 54.66 145th 231 37.2%
2015 53.47 106th 233 54.5%
2016 53.11 107th 233 54.1%
2017 53.32 70th 180 61.1%
2018 33.91 106th 197 46.2%
2019 38.02 80th 138 42.0%
2022 43.39 95th 225 57.8%
2024 50.87 54th 146 63.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Great Mills High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.84 3rd 5 40.0%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Great Mills High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 806 288 25 4 7 n/a n/a 0 1130
1990 793 294 22 15 5 n/a n/a 0 1129
1991 798 286 28 11 4 n/a n/a 0 1127
1992 762 274 27 19 4 n/a n/a 0 1086
1993 690 263 24 27 4 n/a n/a 0 1008
1994 677 295 32 23 6 n/a n/a 0 1033
1995 744 369 38 18 2 n/a n/a 0 1171
1996 744 369 38 18 2 n/a n/a 0 1171
1997 797 391 45 22 3 n/a n/a 0 1258
1998 851 406 55 28 5 n/a n/a 0 1345
1999 890 432 45 31 4 n/a n/a 0 1402
2000 1009 426 55 41 4 n/a n/a 0 1535
2001 993 468 49 48 7 n/a n/a 0 1565
2002 1104 513 71 46 12 n/a n/a 0 1746
2003 1104 513 71 46 12 n/a n/a 0 1746
2004 973 517 62 49 16 n/a n/a 0 1617
2005 958 595 66 52 10 n/a n/a 0 1681
2006 875 599 64 43 8 n/a n/a 0 1589
2007 860 633 61 39 10 n/a n/a 0 1603
2008 854 677 82 60 10 n/a n/a 0 1683
2009 899 705 84 69 10 n/a n/a 0 1767
2010 1099 517 52 85 7 n/a n/a 0 1760
2011 801 631 92 73 10 5 42 0 1654
2012 817 610 68 90 7 3 69 0 1664
2013 766 592 65 93 5 5 90 0 1616
2014 712 579 71 113 6 2 112 0 1595
2015 669 547 75 139 6 1 112 0 1549
2016 657 577 76 121 4 1 99 0 1535
2017 675 588 73 147 2 0 98 0 1583
2018 676 613 77 179 2 4 104 0 1655
2019 690 610 71 191 1 4 115 0 1682
2020 653 592 79 225 2 5 122 0 1678
2021 634 622 81 219 3 7 147 0 1713
2022 652 629 66 232 5 6 150 0 1740
2023 643 666 58 231 5 5 171 0 1779

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 Great Mills High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1130 59.0 19.1 n/a
1990 1129 60.6 18.6 10.2
1991 1127 63.6 17.7 11.1
1992 1086 61.8 17.5 11.1
1993 1008 70.9 14.2 12
1994 1033 51.7 20.0 22.9
1995 1171 60.1 19.5 22.5
1996 1171 60.1 19.5 22.5
1997 1258 63.5 19.8 19.5
1998 1345 70.5 19.1 20.4
1999 1402 70.6 19.9 21.7
2000 1535 81.1 18.9 21.4
2001 1565 89.2 17.5 12.8
2002 1746 90.3 19.3 28.4
2003 1746 90.3 19.3 28.4
2004 1617 91.8 17.6 24.7
2005 1681 89.0 18.9 29.6
2006 1589 90.0 17.7 29.9
2007 1603 82.8 19.4 31.5
2008 1683 88.3 19.1 37.3
2009 1767 87.4 20.2 29.1
2010 1760 91.4 19.2 32.2
2011 1654 88.9 18.5 33.7
2012 1664 89.5 18.5 32.3
2013 1616 90.0 17.9 32.3
2014 1595 88.5 18.0 33.9
2015 1549 87.0 17.8 35.1
2016 1535 86.0 17.8 36.1
2017 1583 87.3 18.1 41.6
2018 1655 85.2 19.4 45.5
2019 1682 85.2 19.7 47.1
2020 1678 86.7 19.3 47
2021 1713 88.2 19.4 47.9
2022 1740 93.7 18.5 40
2023 1779 91.7 19.4 54.9

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 Great Mills High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1130 59.0 19.1 n/a
1990 1129 60.6 18.6 10.2
1991 1127 63.6 17.7 11.1
1992 1086 61.8 17.5 11.1
1993 1008 70.9 14.2 12
1994 1033 51.7 20.0 22.9
1995 1171 60.1 19.5 22.5
1996 1171 60.1 19.5 22.5
1997 1258 63.5 19.8 19.5
1998 1345 70.5 19.1 20.4
1999 1402 70.6 19.9 21.7
2000 1535 81.1 18.9 21.4
2001 1565 89.2 17.5 12.8
2002 1746 90.3 19.3 28.4
2003 1746 90.3 19.3 28.4
2004 1617 91.8 17.6 24.7
2005 1681 89.0 18.9 29.6
2006 1589 90.0 17.7 29.9
2007 1603 82.8 19.4 31.5
2008 1683 88.3 19.1 37.3
2009 1767 87.4 20.2 29.1
2010 1760 91.4 19.2 32.2
2011 1654 88.9 18.5 33.7
2012 1664 89.5 18.5 32.3
2013 1616 90.0 17.9 32.3
2014 1595 88.5 18.0 33.9
2015 1549 87.0 17.8 35.1
2016 1535 86.0 17.8 36.1
2017 1583 87.3 18.1 41.6
2018 1655 85.2 19.4 45.5
2019 1682 85.2 19.7 47.1
2020 1678 86.7 19.3 47
2021 1713 88.2 19.4 47.9
2022 1740 93.7 18.5 40
2023 1779 91.7 19.4 54.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Great Mills High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $400 (3.0%) $12,773 (97.0%) $13,173
2020 $967 (7.1%) $12,744 (92.9%) $13,711
2021 $1,205 (9.3%) $11,785 (90.7%) $12,990
2022 $1,742 (11.7%) $13,182 (88.3%) $14,924
2023 $1,768 (11.1%) $14,111 (88.9%) $15,880

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Great Mills High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 80th of 138 High schoolsRanks 95th of 225 High schools
 15.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students16821779
 5.8%
African American610666
 9.2%
American Indian15
 400%
Asian7158
 18.3%
Hispanic191231
 20.9%
Pacific Islander45
 25%
White690643
 6.8%
Two or More Races115171
 48.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.1%54.9%
 7.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Great Mills High

Great Mills High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : George Washington Carver Elementary
Elementary : Green Holly Elementary School
Elementary : Greenview Knolls Elementary
Elementary : Lexington Park Elementary
Elementary : Park Hall Elementary
Elementary : Ridge Elementary
Elementary : Town Creek Elementary
Middle : Spring Ridge Middle

Students at Great Mills High are 37% African American, 36% White, 13% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,779 students attended Great Mills High.

Great Mills High ranks 54th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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