For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,074 students in 21550, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in 21550, MD are Swan Meadow School, Southern Middle School and Southern Garrett High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 21550 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 21550, MD have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21550, MD Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Swan Meadow School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6709 Garrett Highway
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-2059
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-2059
Grades: K-8
| 48 students
Rank: #22.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
605 Harvey Winters Road
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-8881
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-8881
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students
Rank: #33.
Southern Garrett High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
345 Oakland Dr
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447
Grades: 7-12
| 578 students
21550, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
770 Dennett Rd
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-3452
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-3452
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Garrett County Home & Hospital School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
40 South Second St
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-7655
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-7655
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Southern High Evening School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
345 Oakland Dr
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 21550, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in 21550, MD include Swan Meadow School, Southern Middle School and Southern Garrett High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 21550?
3 public middle schools are located in 21550.
What is the racial composition of students in 21550?
21550 public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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