For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,833 students in Allegany County, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Allegany County, MD are Mount Savage Middle School, Braddock Middle School and Washington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allegany County, MD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Allegany County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Allegany County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Savage Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13201 New School Rd Nw
Mount Savage, MD 21545
(301) 264-3220
Mount Savage, MD 21545
(301) 264-3220
Grades: 6-8
| 434 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Braddock Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
909 Holland St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-7990
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-7990
Grades: 6-8
| 586 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Massachusetts Ave
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-5360
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-5360
Grades: 6-8
| 569 students
Rank: #44.
Westmar Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16915 Lower George's Creek Rd
Lonaconing, MD 21539
(301) 463-5751
Lonaconing, MD 21539
(301) 463-5751
Grades: 6-8
| 244 students
Allegany County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Allegany County Evening High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
17000 National Hwy Sw
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-3483
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-3483
Grades: 12
| 5 students
Allegany County Home & Hospital (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
108 Washington St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 759-2021
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 759-2021
Grades: K-10
| 11 students
Eckhart Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
17000 National Hwy Sw
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-3483
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-3483
Grades: 6-12
| 67 students
Transition Program At Cumberland High School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
10100 Country Club Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-1317
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-1317
Grades: 12
| 24 students
Transition Program At Friends Aware (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1601 Holland St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 722-7268
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 722-7268
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Transition Program At Frostburg High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
101 Braddock Rd Guild Hall #00
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 687-4340
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 687-4340
Grades: 12
| 9 students
16915 Lower George's Creek Rd
Lonaconing, MD 21539
(301) 463-5751
Lonaconing, MD 21539
(301) 463-5751
Grades: 9-12
| 463 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Allegany County, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Allegany County, MD include Mount Savage Middle School, Braddock Middle School and Washington Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Allegany County?
4 public middle schools are located in Allegany County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allegany County?
Allegany County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Allegany County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Allegany County include: Braddock Middle School vs. Washington Middle School, Mount Savage Middle School vs. Braddock Middle School, Braddock Middle School vs. Mount Savage Middle School
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