| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County Public Schools | Finksburg | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 25,787 | 44 | PK–12 | 9 |
How Carroll County compares
It enrolls 25,787 students across 44 schools. Its rating of 10/10 is above the Maryland average of 5.7/10.
School Districts in Carroll County, Maryland
Carroll County has 1 public school district covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Carroll County is Carroll County Public Schools (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MCAP 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Maryland. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Carroll County, MD?
1 school district serves zip codes in Carroll County, MD. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Carroll County, MD?
Of the districts serving Carroll County, Carroll County Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 90th percentile among Maryland school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Maryland reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Maryland and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Maryland only, never across state lines.