How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Francis Scott Key High | South Carroll High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Union Bridge, MD | Sykesville, MD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 906 | 933 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.1:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 34.8% | 16.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Francis Scott Key High | South Carroll High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,548 | $16,548 |
| District | Carroll County Public School District | Carroll County Public School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Francis Scott Key High | South Carroll High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79.5% | 77.9% |
| African American | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.9% | 12.1% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Francis Scott Key High | South Carroll High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 18 | 24 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 185:1 | 231:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.8% | 28.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 5 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.