How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Frederick County Public Schools | Howard County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Frederick, Maryland | Ellicott City, Maryland |
| Total Enrollment | 46,899 | 57,676 |
| Number of Schools | 67 | 76 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.6:1 | 13.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Frederick County Public Schools | Howard County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,233 | $19,256 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.2% | 7.7% |
| State Revenue | 38.3% | 29.5% |
| Local Revenue | 50.4% | 62.7% |
Frederick County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Howard County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Frederick County Public Schools | Howard County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51.3% | 29.7% |
| African American | 13.8% | 25.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.2% | 14.8% |
| Asian | 6.8% | 22.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.6% | 7.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 30.3% | 23.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Frederick County Public Schools | Howard County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 264 | 362 |
| Schools with AP | 10 | 13 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 274.5:1 | 404.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.9% | 18.5% |
School Types
Frederick County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 4
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
Howard County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 13
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.