Best Public High Schools in Oakland, MD (2025-26)

Best Oakland Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 578 students in Oakland, MD.

The top-ranked public high school in Oakland, MD is Southern Garrett High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Oakland, MD public high school have an score of 22% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and score of 37% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Oakland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.

Oakland, MD public high school have a of 87%, which is more than the Maryland average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Southern Garrett High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Oakland, MD (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Southern Garrett High School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
:

Bottom 50%

345 Oakland Dr
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447

Gr: 7-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Oakland, Maryland

Oakland, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Dennett Road Elementary School (Closed 2013)

770 Dennett Rd
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-3452

Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Garrett County Home & Hospital School (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

40 South Second St
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-7655

Southern High Evening School (Closed 2006)

Alternative School

345 Oakland Dr
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447

Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Oakland, MD?

The top-ranked public high schools in Oakland, MD include Southern Garrett High School.

How many public high schools are located in Oakland?

1 public high schools are located in Oakland.

What is the racial composition of students in Oakland?

Oakland public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).