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Winters Mill High

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Winters Mill High ranks 84 th of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

84^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 227 Maryland High Schools

Better than 63% of Maryland high schools

Summary

Winters Mill High in Westminster, MD, serves 1,156 students in grades 9-12 and is part of the highly-rated Carroll County Public Schools district, which ranks 2nd out of 25 districts in Maryland.

Winters Mill presents a mixed picture for parents. On the positive side, the school performs well in English Language Arts (ELA), with 65.9% of students proficient—close to the district average and well above the state average. However, there is a significant challenge in mathematics: only 7.7% of students are proficient in math, which is dramatically lower than the district average of 41.9% and the lowest among all standard high schools in the district. For comparison, nearby Liberty High has 39.4% math proficiency, and even Westminster High, just 2.25 miles away, achieves 22.1%. This "math vs. ELA paradox" suggests the issue is specific to math instruction or student preparedness, not a general lack of ability. Additionally, chronic absenteeism is high at 27.9%, the second-highest rate among district high schools, and the graduation rate has dipped to 90.6%, below the district average of 94.6%, with a rising dropout rate of 5.2%.

Despite these challenges, the school has shown peaks of excellence in the past, earning 4-star ratings in 2021-2022 and 2018-2019. Per-student spending ($17,160) is in line with other district schools, indicating that financial resources are not the primary issue. While Century High and Liberty High have surged to top state rankings, Winters Mill has stagnated, widening the performance gap. For parents, this school offers strong ELA programs but requires careful attention to math support and attendance to ensure student success.

1,156

Students ?

18.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,160

Per pupil spending ?

37.1%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

560 Gorsuch Road
Westminster, MD 21157-6530

(410) 386-1500

District: Carroll County Public Schools

Feeder schools for Winters Mill High:

Elementary:	Cranberry Station Elementary
	Westminster Elementary
	William Winchester Elementary
Middle:	Westminster East Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.2%

Hispanic:

18.1%

African American:

8.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 46th percentile in 2023 → 63rd in 2026

Strengths

✓91% graduate within 4 years

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 63rd (2026) from a 46th-percentile low (2023)

✓Above the Maryland median (63rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (31% vs 38% meeting standards)

!Mathematics scores 19 pts below the Maryland average

!Near the bottom of Carroll County Public Schools's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school31%

District avg54%

Maryland avg38%

84^th of 227

Maryland public high schools ?

Top 37%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 8High Schools in the Carroll County Public Schools

2^nd of 24Carroll County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	47.1	84 of 227	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	50.1	72 of 220	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.7	58 of 146	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.8	69 of 127	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	66.7	29 of 225	87.1%	★★★★☆
2019	70.4	26 of 138	81.2%	★★★★☆
2018	51.4	79 of 197	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	57.4	60 of 180	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	59.8	82 of 233	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	64.8	61 of 233	73.8%	★★★★☆
2014	75.5	65 of 231	71.9%	★★★★☆
2013	73.0	51 of 185	72.4%	★★★★☆
2012	78.3	36 of 187	80.7%	★★★★☆
2011	64.9	77 of 183	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	79.8	33 of 220	85.0%	★★★★☆
2009	76.3	47 of 213	77.9%	★★★★☆
2008	78.4	39 of 214	81.8%	★★★★☆
2007	75.9	27 of 209	87.1%	★★★★☆
2006	73.1	37 of 204	81.9%	★★★★☆
2005	69.6	28 of 204	86.3%	★★★★☆
2004	62.3	10 of 201	95.0%	★★★★★

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts66%+14 vs state

Mathematics8%-19 vs state

Algebra I8%-14 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)				MCAP English Language Arts (2026)					MCAP Algebra I (2026)	MCAP Algebra II (2026)	MCAP Geometry (2026)	MCAP Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Winters Mill High	Public	9-12	560 Gorsuch Road	Westminster	21157	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 386-1500	1,156	64	18.1	37.1%	765 (66.2%)	92 (8.0%)	209 (18.1%)	35 (3.0%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	46 (4.0%)	47.1	84^th of 227 public high schools	63.0%		50.1	72^nd of 220 public high schools	67.3%	12				7.7				65.9	65.9	7.7				$17,160	$1,385	$15,775
Post Secondary Program	Public	12	495 South Center Street	Westminster	21157	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3620	36	4	9.0	25.0%	26 (72.2%)	3 (8.3%)	1 (2.8%)	4 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.6%)								(n/a)														$32,306	$2,986	$29,320
Westminster High	Public	9-12	1225 Washington Road	Westminster	21157	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3630	1,477	90	16.5	25.0%	1,104 (74.7%)	91 (6.2%)	157 (10.6%)	59 (4.0%)	2 (0.1%)	7 (0.5%)	53 (3.6%)	57.5	54^th of 227 public high schools	76.2%		52.1	67^th of 220 public high schools	69.5%	13				22.1				78.3	78.3	12.6		36.4		$17,466	$1,643	$15,824
Carroll County Career & Technology Center	Public	11-12	1229 Washington Road	Westminster	21157	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3669	0	40	.0	—	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Flexible Student Support	Public	9-12	45 Kate Wagner Road	Westminster	21157	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3691	44			36.4%	30 (68.2%)	4 (9.1%)	7 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.8%)								(n/a)														$13,020	$827	$12,193
Gateway School	Public	9-12	45 Kate Wagner Road	Westminster	21157	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3691	80	18	4.5	67.5%	54 (67.5%)	5 (6.3%)	9 (11.3%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.8%)	13.7	203^rd of 227 public high schools	10.6%		22.1	160^th of 220 public high schools	27.3%	43			0.0	2.3			0.0	28.1	20.4	4.4			7.1	$52,874	$1,647	$51,227
Manchester Valley High	Public	9-12	3300 Maple Grove Road	Manchester	21102	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 386-1673	1,339	71	18.9	28.4%	1,111 (83.0%)	49 (3.7%)	108 (8.1%)	20 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.4%)	45 (3.4%)	62.3	38^th of 227 public high schools	83.3%		51.8	68^th of 220 public high schools	69.1%	30				17.6				75.9	75.9	17.6				$15,000	$1,374	$13,627
Francis Scott Key High	Public	9-12	3825 Bark Hill Road	Union Bridge	21791	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3320	906	56	16.1	41.3%	719 (79.4%)	54 (6.0%)	62 (6.8%)	13 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (6.0%)	52.9	64^th of 227 public high schools	71.8%		45.9	84^th of 220 public high schools	61.8%	20				15.5				67.0	67.0	15.5				$17,520	$1,439	$16,081
South Carroll High	Public	9-12	1300 West Old Liberty Road	Sykesville	21784	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3575	933	53	17.6	20.8%	726 (77.8%)	32 (3.4%)	113 (12.1%)	27 (2.9%)	5 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	26 (2.8%)	63.2	36^th of 227 public high schools	84.1%		51.6	69^th of 220 public high schools	68.6%	33				7.0				78.4	78.4	7.0				$17,444	$1,627	$15,817
Century High	Public	9-12	355 Ronsdale Road	Sykesville	21784	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 386-4400	1,101	59	18.6	20.1%	817 (74.2%)	65 (5.9%)	74 (6.7%)	90 (8.2%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	48 (4.4%)	74.6	16^th of 227 public high schools	93.0%		61.7	34^th of 220 public high schools	84.5%	18				13.5				84.1	84.1	13.6				$15,851	$1,408	$14,443

Frequently Asked Questions about Winters Mill High

Is Winters Mill High a good school?

Winters Mill High ranks 84^th of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Winters Mill High in?

Carroll County Public Schools

How many students attend Winters Mill High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,156 students attended Winters Mill High.

What is the racial makeup of Winters Mill High?

Students at Winters Mill High are 66% White, 18% Hispanic, 8% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools feed into Winters Mill High?

Winters Mill High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cranberry Station Elementary
Elementary : Westminster Elementary
Elementary : William Winchester Elementary
Middle : Westminster East Middle

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