Best Public Schools in Gaithersburg, MD

The city of Gaithersburg, Maryland is home to 29 schools, including 21 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 3 high schools, all part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with significant disparities in academic achievement across the district.

Some of the standout schools in Gaithersburg include Rachel Carson Elementary, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, and Diamond Elementary, another high-performing school with exceptional proficiency rates. Other top-performing elementary schools include Woodfield Elementary and Darnestown Elementary. In contrast, some schools, such as Gaithersburg Elementary and Summit Hall Elementary, have much lower proficiency rates.

The data also reveals some concerning trends, such as a high chronic absenteeism rate across all schools and significant disparities in spending per student, ranging from $18,245 at Rachel Carson Elementary to $31,430 at DuFief Elementary. Additionally, the two magnet high schools, Gaithersburg High and Watkins Mill High, have lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages, which is an unexpected finding.