2024 Best Public High Schools in Carroll County

• Carroll County Public Schools, MD•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.1 out of 5  389 reviews

Junior: Century is an incredible school with a mostly wonderful staff full of teachers who deeply care about their students and have a passion for teaching. It has very competitive athletics that continue to have successful season as well as a positive environment and high team moral. I truly do feel that I as a student has the ability to call for change within our school and that my suggestion will be considered and not just cast aside. There are so many opportunities for students to be involved whether it be through the countless student led clubs, student government, and honor societies there is a place for everyone.... Read 389 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,140

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Carroll County Public Schools, MD•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.82 out of 5  225 reviews

Senior: It has been a journey to be a student here at Liberty High School (LHS). My freshman year was spent attending colleges through remote learning due to the pandemic. Though it was difficult to keep up with the rigorous course work and long hours, it made me more disciplined and focused on my performance as a student. The years following were overall smooth-sailing with the support of my teachers and staff at my school. A high percentage of students attending LHS excel academically and are in pursuit of higher education. They are a motivator who I am able to look up to. I try my hardest in each of my classes, and have maintained good relationships with those around me. A few things I think our school could change going into the future is better care for our learning environment's cleanliness standards, as well as improvements concerning accommodations for those with learning disabilities.... Read 225 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,002

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Carroll County Public Schools, MD•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  295 reviews

Senior: The best parts of my experience is how easy and welcoming it is to do extracurriculars, take classes I enjoy, and how well balanced the academics are here. The worst parts of my experience are how difficult is is to make friends here as since it feels like all the friend groups here have been set in stone for a long time, and the fact that many students here are very undisciplined and uneducated and refuse to take any action to improve upon themselves. What would I like to see change is more opportunities for students to socialize and get along and also stricter punishments on rule breaking and bullying.... Read 295 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,448

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Carroll County Public Schools, MD•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.73 out of 5  186 reviews

Sophomore: Winters Mill is an amazing place to be, have it be the education, staff, and extracurriculars. The first and foremost thing I would like to mention is the counselors. A couple of months ago I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety. They have been very understanding and even with my struggles, with their help I have been so happy here at this school! Another thing I have immense appreciation for is the understanding if a student gets lost. The Corona Virus has been rough on everyone, so finding the way around the school is hard. Luckily, any time I got lost a staff member helped me immediately! The bathrooms and cafeteria are always clean, another props to the staff working here. Thanks to the teachers and staff, my education process can't be any better! The only thing I'd like to change is the school food, which I have thought about donating money towards once I get a college education and enough money. Overall, I'm really happy with my experience here at Winters Mill.... Read 186 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,086

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Carroll County Public Schools, MD•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.55 out of 5  287 reviews

Senior: I am a student of South Carroll High School (SCHS) and my class is about 250 kids. Despite our smaller size, our school still strives to provides the same opportunities other schools give. I have met many of my current friends through the track team and through the robotics club. Not only is our class small but our school itself is relatively small. Many of my classes are close together and that means I get to see similar people in the hall and I have some of the same people in my classes and it has helped me make "in person" friends after coming to high school virtually during the pandemic. So in a way the small size has brought me closer to my classmates. A downside to the experience is the special education program. My brother has special needs and would spend most of the time in the LFI class. When he misbehaved they didn't know how to deal with him and treated him like any other student. Although it did not affect me directly, it still angered me.... Read 287 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 922

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Carroll County Public Schools, MD•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.83 out of 5  224 reviews

Senior: Manchester Valley High School is a great school if you want to get involved in school and community events. I myself am a part of several clubs (including but not limited to SGA, FBLA, Jazz Band, and Drama Club) and I always feel like I am a part of something. People are friendly and inclusive and it is very easy to be accepted into new group. There are always opportunities to volunteer to help out within your school or work within our community. The downside of ManVal is truly its diversity. I would really like to see more diversity enter the doors of this school so we may all share the wonderful opportunities the school provides. I also think improving diversity would allow us to learn from one another and truly become improved individuals.... Read 224 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,342

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Carroll County Public Schools, MD•

• 9-12

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Junior: it is a good school it has helped me over come a lot. I now have a lot of self confidence. I also am finally having good grades.... Read 2 reviews

• grade B

• Students 69

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Carroll County Public Schools, MD•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.61 out of 5  194 reviews

Alum: Francis Scott Key High School was a great experience, the past 4 years I’ve learned that even though a school is small, it doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. The community that is surrounded by FSK is so supportive. I’ve never been to a more spirited, close knit school. From the huge spirit weeks, to the decorating of the halls for homecoming, to the pep rally’s the day before hoco. We are the best of the best. Not only are we good at planning events and having fun but the teachers are the best. I have made great relationships with teachers who have now carved me into the person I am today. I will forever be grateful for my experience at FSK... Read 194 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 924

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Carroll County Public Schools, MD•

• 12

• grade unavailable

• Students 46

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Carroll County Public Schools, MD•

• 9-12

• grade unavailable

• Students 27

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Carroll County Public Schools, MD•

• PK, 2-12

• grade unavailable

• Students 24

• Student-teacher ratio 2:1