For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,041 students in Sykesville, MD. The top-ranked public high schools in Sykesville, MD are Century High School, Liberty High School and South Carroll High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sykesville, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Sykesville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public high schools.
Sykesville, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Liberty High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Sykesville, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Century High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
355 Ronsdale Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 386-4400
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 386-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,101 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Liberty High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5855 Bartholow Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3560
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3560
Gr: 9-12 | 1,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
South Carroll High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 West Old Liberty Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3575
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3575
Gr: 9-12 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sykesville, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sykesville, MD include Century High School, Liberty High School and South Carroll High School. Sykesville has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Maryland.
How many public high schools are located in Sykesville?
3 public high schools are located in Sykesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Sykesville?
Sykesville public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Sykesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sykesville include: Liberty High School vs. Century High School, Century High School vs. Liberty High School, South Carroll High School vs. Century High School
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