For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,833 students in Allegany County, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Allegany County, MD are Mount Savage Middle School, Braddock Middle School and Washington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allegany County, MD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Allegany County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Allegany County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Savage Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13201 New School Rd Nw
Mount Savage, MD 21545
(301) 264-3220
Mount Savage, MD 21545
(301) 264-3220
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Braddock Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
909 Holland St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-7990
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-7990
Gr: 6-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Massachusetts Ave
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-5360
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-5360
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Westmar Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16915 Lower George's Creek Rd
Lonaconing, MD 21539
(301) 463-5751
Lonaconing, MD 21539
(301) 463-5751
Gr: 6-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Allegany County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Allegany County Evening High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
17000 National Hwy Sw
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-3483
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-3483
Gr: 12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Allegany County Home & Hospital (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
108 Washington St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 759-2021
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 759-2021
Gr: K-10 | 11 students
Eckhart Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
17000 National Hwy Sw
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-3483
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-3483
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Transition Program At Cumberland High School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
10100 Country Club Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-1317
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-1317
Gr: 12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Transition Program At Friends Aware (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1601 Holland St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 722-7268
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 722-7268
Transition Program At Frostburg High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
101 Braddock Rd Guild Hall #00
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 687-4340
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 687-4340
Gr: 12 | 9 students
16915 Lower George's Creek Rd
Lonaconing, MD 21539
(301) 463-5751
Lonaconing, MD 21539
(301) 463-5751
Gr: 9-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 463:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Allegany County, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Allegany County, MD include Mount Savage Middle School, Braddock Middle School and Washington Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Allegany County?
4 public middle schools are located in Allegany County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allegany County?
Allegany County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Allegany County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Allegany County include: Braddock Middle School vs. Washington Middle School, Mount Savage Middle School vs. Braddock Middle School, Braddock Middle School vs. Mount Savage Middle School
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