Enrollment
439
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Accident, MD
Northern Garrett High School
Federal NCES profile for Northern Garrett High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240036000671
👥 S:T ratio 51
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Garrett High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Maryland schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Accident · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Northern Garrett High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Garrett High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Accident, MD.
School address
District: Garrett County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240036000671 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.5%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northern Garrett High School compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northern Garrett High School
Northern Garrett High School is a mid-sized high school in Accident, Maryland, enrolling 439 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 439 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 217 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 220 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Garrett County Public Schools spends $27,740 per pupil, 36% above the Maryland average, a better-resourced district than most.
Garrett County Public Schools also operates Southern Garrett High School (870 students) and Broad Ford Elementary (601 students) alongside Northern Garrett High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Northern Garrett High School compares
Northern Garrett High School on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 38% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 20% in Maryland - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,740
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $20,446
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 95.9%
Two or More 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Northern Garrett High School is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Garrett County Public Schools, which includes Northern Garrett High School.
$27,740
Per student
+36%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+67%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 60.1%
Federal 10.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Northern Garrett High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Garrett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broad Ford Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yough Glades Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern Garrett High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~439 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Northern Garrett High School
How many students attend Northern Garrett High School?
Northern Garrett High School has 439 students enrolled. It is a high school in Accident, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Garrett High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Garrett High School is 12.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northern Garrett High School?
30.5% of students at Northern Garrett High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Garrett High School?
The largest demographic group at Northern Garrett High School is White at 95.9% of enrollment, in Accident, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Garrett High School?
Northern Garrett High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northern Garrett High School rank among public schools in Accident?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Garrett High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Accident, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Accident on the city page.
Is Northern Garrett High School a good school?
Northern Garrett High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Maryland schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Garrett County Public Schools?
Besides Northern Garrett High School, Garrett County Public Schools also operates Southern Garrett High School (870 students), Broad Ford Elementary (601 students), and Southern Middle School (434 students). See the Garrett County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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