For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 645 students in Taneytown, MD.
The top ranked public middle school in Taneytown, MD is Northwest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taneytown, MD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Taneytown have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Taneytown, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
99 Kings Drive
Taneytown, MD 21787
(410) 751-3270
Taneytown, MD 21787
(410) 751-3270
Grades: 6-8
| 645 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Taneytown, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Taneytown, MD include Northwest Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Taneytown?
1 public middle schools are located in Taneytown.
What is the racial composition of students in Taneytown?
Taneytown public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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