For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,018 students in Sykesville, MD. The top ranked public high schools in Sykesville, MD are Century High School, Liberty High School and South Carroll High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sykesville, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Sykesville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public high schools.
Sykesville, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Century High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Sykesville, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Century High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
355 Ronsdale Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 386-4400
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 386-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,083 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5855 Bartholow Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3560
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3560
Grades: 9-12
| 1,000 students
Rank: #33.
South Carroll High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 West Old Liberty Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3575
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3575
Grades: 9-12
| 935 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sykesville, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Sykesville, MD include Century High School, Liberty High School and South Carroll High School. Sykesville has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Maryland.
How many public high schools are located in Sykesville?
3 public high schools are located in Sykesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Sykesville?
Sykesville public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Sykesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sykesville include: Liberty High School vs. Century High School, Century High School vs. Liberty High School, South Carroll High School vs. Century High School
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