How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Montgomery County Public Schools | St. Mary's County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Rockville, Maryland | Leonardtown, Maryland |
| Total Enrollment | 160,554 | 17,493 |
| Number of Schools | 208 | 26 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.9:1 | 16.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Montgomery County Public Schools | St. Mary's County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,473 | $17,616 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.3% | 13.6% |
| State Revenue | 23.7% | 41.2% |
| Local Revenue | 66.0% | 45.1% |
Montgomery County Public Schools
Federal State Local
St. Mary's County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Montgomery County Public Schools | St. Mary's County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24.3% | 58.2% |
| African American | 21.4% | 19.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.3% | 9.9% |
| Asian | 13.1% | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.6% | 10.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.6% | 39.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Montgomery County Public Schools | St. Mary's County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 532 | 78 |
| Schools with AP | 26 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 372.6:1 | 379.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.2% | 29.5% |
School Types
Montgomery County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
St. Mary's County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.