Best 21502 Maryland Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,674 students in 21502, MD.
The top-ranked public high schools in 21502, MD are Allegany High School, Fort Hill High School and Center For Career & Technical Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 21502 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in 21502, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 21502 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Allegany High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 69% (majority Black).

Best 21502, MD Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Allegany High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 Seton Dr
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-8110
Gr: 9-12 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Fort Hill High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Greenway Ave
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-2570
Gr: 9-12 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Center For Career & Technical Education
Vocational School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14211 Mcmullen Hwy Sw
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-6486
Gr: 11-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 21502, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in 21502, MD include Allegany High School, Fort Hill High School and Center For Career & Technical Education.
How many public high schools are located in 21502?
3 public high schools are located in 21502.
What is the racial composition of students in 21502?
21502 public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 69% (majority Black).

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