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2021 Best Public High Schools in Carroll CountyAbout this List
The 2021 Best Public High Schools ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, and high school ratings. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.
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#1 Best Public High Schools in Carroll County
Junior: I enjoyed Century High School because it was a very welcoming environment the minute I stepped into the building. Coming from middle school to high school changed my perspective drastically. It was okay to be different and it was okay to be smart. I am a shy person and coming to a school with over 1000 kids made my anxiety skyrocket but the people there helped me find my place. One thing I would tell anyone who is just coming in to high school is that everyone finds a place with the right people and the right teachers so do not be afraid of those seniors running through the halls they are actually very sweet! Another tip would be to get involved, it is nerve-racking at first but it is so worth it. Century does a great job of getting the word out or join clubs because the students make lifelong friends there. Best decision ever to attend Century!
18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Senior: What I like about Liberty High School are the advanced academics and the involvement of the staff to help prepare students for college readiness. The school has provided multiple events throughout the year to give an insight to students who are curious about a career path that they wish to follow. Not only through these events do Liberty High School students learn more about what they want to do when they grow up. But, there is an opportunity for students that are eligible to dual-enroll to a career and technology center that offers special programs for the county. Through my experience in dual-enrolling, this has been a fantastic experience and has built my knowledge more on what I want to learn about my career choice. The only thing that I would want to see a change in Liberty High School are the lack of fundraiser turn-outs that have occurred. There has been little participation in these events, so that shows the relationship between school and students is one way and not mutual.
Senior: Overall, Westminster high school was a fun experience for me! Our athletic programs are very strong, and there is a strong sense of community and school pride. A majority of the falculty is helpful and wants to see students succeed. We are the only school in our county that offers an extensive sign language program which is highly recommended among students. We have a variety of clubs to get involved in all throughout the year, however it would be nice if the administration eliminated the club schedule which allows clubs to only meet once a month, which is not frequent enough.
Winters Mill High School
Alum: Winters Mill was a good school in terms of academics and extracurriculars. There was a wide variety of classes a student could take that appealed to their specific career interests. In addition, Winters Mill offered numerous programs which allowed students to go out and complete internships with other real world employees depending on the field such as elementary school teachers and local veterinarians. The social environment was welcoming, but I wish some of the employees would become more familiar with the students. This would further ensure that the students could feel comfortable and see these adults as someone they could go to if a situation were to arise where intervention by a trusted adult was necessary.
Junior: I love how all the staff is very committed to the learning of each student! The school also offers a wide array of different classes, with each one proving to be valuable to students' future. Not only does the school provide many different types of classes, but it also provides multiple different clubs and extra-curricular activities for students to be involved in! I can honestly say the staff is top-notch and knows exactly what they are doing each and every day. They are also always kind and care for all attending students!
South Carroll High School
Alum: Variety of different courses such as German, as well as Accounting and even Creative Writing! Some teachers had their own teaching style, which wasn't ideal since many students learn different ways. Athletics were also a big plus as well as their music and theater department. Each year, there are more diverse students, which is better for the students. Overall positive atmosphere!
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1:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Francis Scott Key High School
Parent: The teachers, and staff are amazing! The communication is outstanding including daily emails with updates and other important information and events. The school spirit is beyond anything I have ever seen elsewhere! Great community involvement!
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Cape Henry Collegiate
Parent: We are at CHC because of teachers/coaches like Lacrosse Coach Joe Thompson. He inspired my daughter in 7th-grade history class & my 10th-grade son who has never played the sport into joining his Lacrosse team. Coach Thompson motivates those around him. He is purposeful, educated, experienced, & an example of what sets CHC apart from other schools! He is a UVA FINAL FOUR player. Read Coach Thompson's experience below. It is because of teachers like him that my kids attend Cape Henry Collegiate and not Norfolk Academy. #dolphinproud
Coach Thompson played at St. Mary's High in Annapolis before heading to UVA. He was team captain when the Cavaliers made the Final Four in 2005 receiving the team's Thomas C. Rixey award for spirit & inspiration. Thompson was a UVA assistant & was the head coach at Sacred Heart Prep in Atherton, Calif., & his alma mater before serving the past two seasons as offensive coordinator at Maryland power Loyola Blakefield.
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