For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 467 students in Poolesville, MD.
The top-ranked public middle school in Poolesville, MD is John Poole Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poolesville, MD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Poolesville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 72% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Poolesville, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Poole Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17014 Tom Fox Ave
Poolesville, MD 20837
(240) 740-4200
Poolesville, MD 20837
(240) 740-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Poolesville, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Poolesville, MD include John Poole Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Poolesville?
1 public middle schools are located in Poolesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Poolesville?
Poolesville public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 72% (majority Black).
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