Summary:
Flintstone, Maryland is home to a single public school, Flintstone Elementary, a small rural school serving grades PK through 5 with 223 students in the Allegany County Public Schools district.
Flintstone Elementary stands out as a strong academic performer within its district, consistently outpacing both the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For the 2025-2026 school year, 57.5% of students were proficient in ELA and 36.2% in math, compared to district averages of 53.1% and 26.6%, respectively. This is particularly notable given that nearly 57% of students are economically disadvantaged. The school also excels in attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 19.7%—far below the district's 33.6%—suggesting a highly engaged school community. However, performance is uneven across grade levels; while 3rd graders shine in ELA at 66.7% proficiency, 4th graders drop to 50%, and 5th graders lag in math at 30% proficiency, below the state average.
A key anomaly is the dramatic swing in 5th grade science scores, which jumped from 8.7% proficiency in 2024-2025 to 36.7% in 2025-2026. This volatility may be due to a small cohort of students or a new curriculum, making the single-year score unreliable as a trend. The school spends $18,800 per student, a high figure that supports small class sizes (15.9:1 student-teacher ratio) and intervention programs, yet its state ranking sits at the 64th percentile. Overall, Flintstone Elementary is a bright spot in the district, offering strong academics and attendance, though families should note the need for targeted support in upper elementary grades.
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