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Middletown High

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Middletown High ranks 57 th of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

57^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 227 Maryland High Schools

Better than 75% of Maryland high schools

Summary

Middletown High is a mid-sized high school in Middletown, MD, serving 1,059 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Frederick County Public Schools district, which is ranked among the top districts in Maryland.

Middletown High stands out for its exceptional English Language Arts (ELA) performance, with 77.3% of students proficient—well above the state average and second only to nearby Oakdale High (91.8%). However, the school presents a "math paradox": while students in advanced courses like Geometry and Algebra II perform strongly, only 11% are proficient in foundational Algebra I, dragging down the overall math score. This suggests that while the school excels at supporting students in higher-level math, many students struggle with the basics. On a positive note, chronic absenteeism is the lowest among nearby schools at 14.2%, indicating strong student engagement and a supportive environment. The school has also shown a strong post-pandemic recovery, rebounding from a 2-star rating to a 4-star rating in recent years.

Compared to other schools in the area, Middletown is a solid performer in a strong district. For instance, Boonsboro High in the Washington County Public Schools district outperforms Middletown in overall math (41.2% vs. 25.7%) despite being in a lower-ranked district, highlighting that individual school performance can vary. Meanwhile, schools like Frederick High and Gov. Thomas Johnson High have higher rates of students receiving free/reduced lunch and lower test scores, underscoring the link between socioeconomic factors and academic outcomes. Overall, Middletown High is a strong choice for families, with a clear strength in English and a need to improve foundational math skills to match its advanced course success.

1,059

Students ?

19.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,693

Per pupil spending ?

20.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

200 Schoolhouse Dr
Middletown, MD 21769-7958

(227) 203-3600

District: Frederick County Public Schools

Feeder schools for Middletown High:

Elementary:	Middletown Elementary
	Middletown Primary
	Myersville Elementary
	Wolfsville Elementary
Middle:	Middletown Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.5%

Hispanic:

8.7%

Two or more races:

5.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 47th percentile in 2024 → 75th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 75th (2026) from a 47th-percentile low (2024)

✓Above the Maryland median (75th percentile)

Worth a look

!Algebra I scores 10 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school38%

District avg50%

Maryland avg38%

57^th of 227

Maryland public high schools ?

Top 25%▼ down 20 pts since 2016

From top 5% (2016) to top 25% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 11High Schools in the Frederick County Public Schools

5^th of 25Frederick 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	55.8	57 of 227	74.9%	★★★★☆
2025	57.6	45 of 220	79.5%	★★★★☆
2024	43.5	77 of 146	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.7	66 of 127	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	71.3	20 of 225	91.1%	★★★★★
2019	76.9	21 of 138	84.8%	★★★★☆
2018	70.8	29 of 197	85.3%	★★★★☆
2017	73.7	24 of 180	86.7%	★★★★☆
2016	82.8	11 of 233	95.3%	★★★★★
2015	75.5	21 of 233	91.0%	★★★★★
2014	79.9	38 of 231	83.5%	★★★★☆
2013	80.4	29 of 185	84.3%	★★★★☆
2012	80.3	26 of 187	86.1%	★★★★☆
2011	72.8	52 of 183	71.6%	★★★★☆
2010	84.2	15 of 220	93.2%	★★★★★
2009	80.7	22 of 213	89.7%	★★★★★
2008	82.1	19 of 214	91.1%	★★★★★
2007	76.6	24 of 209	88.5%	★★★★☆
2006	80.3	12 of 204	94.1%	★★★★★
2005	63.6	50 of 204	75.5%	★★★★☆
2004	55.8	46 of 201	77.1%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts77%+26 vs state

Geometry67%+23 vs state

Algebra II55%+27 vs state

Mathematics26%~ state avg

Algebra I11%-10 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, September 7, 2017

Have dad three daughters recently attend and graduate Middletown High. Very dedicated and caring staff in a hometown community, Great academics and sports program. Close Quote

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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)	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/Discounted Lunch Recipients	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 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Middletown High	Public	9-12	200 Schoolhouse Dr	Middletown	21769	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-3600	1,059	54	19.7	20.6%	863 (81.5%)	27 (2.5%)	92 (8.7%)	20 (1.9%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (5.0%)	55.8	57^th of 227 public high schools	74.9%		57.6	45^th of 220 public high schools	79.5%	12		25.7		77.3	77.3	11.0	54.5	67.4	$16,693	$979	$15,713
Frederick High	Public	9-12	650 Carroll Pky	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-3300	1,821	106	17.1	59.5%	329 (18.1%)	474 (26.0%)	790 (43.4%)	93 (5.1%)	4 (0.2%)	6 (0.3%)	121 (6.6%)	41.2	105^th of 227 public high schools	53.7%		30.3	136^th of 220 public high schools	38.2%	31		25.4		50.9	50.9	24.2	50.0	28.9	$16,652	$1,046	$15,606
Frederick County Career & Technology Center	Public	10-12	7922 Opossumtown Pike	Frederick	21702	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-3650	0	33	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Heather Ridge	Public	6-12	1445 Taney Ave	Frederick	21702	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-3880	50	17	2.9	84.0%	12 (24.0%)	20 (40.0%)	13 (26.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.0%)	8.7	225^th of 227 public high schools	0.9%		12.5	208^th of 220 public high schools	5.5%	17	6.3	2.0	6.7	15.0	12.2	0.0			$96,817	$2,392	$94,425
Tuscarora High	Public	9-12	5312 Ballenger Creek Pk	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-3100	1,735	89	19.4	48.7%	531 (30.6%)	428 (24.7%)	514 (29.6%)	135 (7.8%)	7 (0.4%)	7 (0.4%)	111 (6.4%)	48	79^th of 227 public high schools	65.2%		32.2	129^th of 220 public high schools	41.4%	50		13.7		64.7	64.7	13.7			$16,609	$1,207	$15,401
Gov. Thomas Johnson High	Public	9-12	1501 N Market St	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-3450	2,066	119	17.3	58.4%	528 (25.6%)	523 (25.3%)	772 (37.4%)	96 (4.6%)	7 (0.3%)	9 (0.4%)	129 (6.2%)	38.8	116^th of 227 public high schools	48.9%		27.5	143^rd of 220 public high schools	35.0%	27		11.1		58.4	58.4	5.5	15.4	35.7	$17,662	$1,188	$16,475
Frederick County Virtual	Public, Virtual	9-12	1799 Schifferstadt Blvd	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(227) 203-3780	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Boonsboro High	Public	9-12	10 Campus Ave	Boonsboro	21713	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8022	838	51	16.4	37.7%	697 (83.2%)	29 (3.5%)	53 (6.3%)	12 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (5.5%)	69.5	23^rd of 227 public high schools	89.9%		72.4	19^th of 220 public high schools	91.4%	4		41.2		75.8	75.8	35.4		76.9	$16,625	$905	$15,720
Walkersville High	Public	9-12	81 W Frederick Street	Walkersville	21793	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-3350	1,181	60	19.6	38.8%	678 (57.4%)	187 (15.8%)	206 (17.4%)	33 (2.8%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (6.1%)	55	58^th of 227 public high schools	74.4%		43	97^th of 220 public high schools	55.9%	39		17.7		74.1	74.1	7.1		63.2	$18,206	$1,231	$16,975
Brunswick High	Public	9-12	101 Cummings Dr	Brunswick	21716	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-3200	910	49	18.5	27.8%	575 (63.2%)	92 (10.1%)	141 (15.5%)	26 (2.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (7.9%)	57.9	53^rd of 227 public high schools	76.7%		56.3	46^th of 220 public high schools	79.1%	7		19.5		80.6	80.6	15.8		25.0	$17,373	$934	$16,439

Frequently Asked Questions about Middletown High

Is Middletown High a good school?

Middletown High ranks 57^th of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Middletown High in?

Frederick County Public Schools

How many students attend Middletown High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,059 students attended Middletown High.

What schools feed into Middletown High?

Middletown High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Middletown Elementary
Elementary : Middletown Primary
Elementary : Myersville Elementary
Elementary : Wolfsville Elementary
Middle : Middletown Middle

What is the racial makeup of Middletown High?

Students at Middletown High are 81% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

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