For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 5,948 students in Gaithersburg, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Gaithersburg, MD are Quince Orchard High School, Gaithersburg High School and Watkins Mill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gaithersburg, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 60% statewide average). High schools in Gaithersburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Gaithersburg, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Quince Orchard High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Gaithersburg, MD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Quince Orchard High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15800 Quince Orchard Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-3600
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,069 students
Rank: #22.
Gaithersburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Education Blvd
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 284-4500
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 284-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,285 students
Rank: #33.
Watkins Mill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10301 Apple Ridge Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(301) 284-4400
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(301) 284-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,594 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gaithersburg, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Gaithersburg, MD include Quince Orchard High School, Gaithersburg High School and Watkins Mill High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gaithersburg, MD?
3 public high schools are located in Gaithersburg, MD.
What is the racial composition of students in Gaithersburg, MD?
Gaithersburg, MD public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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