How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Garrett County Public Schools | Somerset County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Oakland, Maryland | Westover, Maryland |
| Total Enrollment | 3,500 | 2,773 |
| Number of Schools | 12 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.3:1 | 13.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Garrett County Public Schools | Somerset County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,520 | $24,750 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.9% | 14.8% |
| State Revenue | 60.1% | 68.5% |
| Local Revenue | 29.0% | 16.7% |
Garrett County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Somerset County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Garrett County Public Schools | Somerset County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.4% | 37.8% |
| African American | 0.2% | 40.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.3% | 10.4% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.0% | 10.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.7% | 75.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Garrett County Public Schools | Somerset County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 23 | 7 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 236.4:1 | 341.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.3% | 36.9% |
School Types
Garrett County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Somerset County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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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.