- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240036000671
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 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 55/100 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
- 55
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Northern Garrett High School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.9 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 240036000671 · Accident, MD High · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 12.2:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Garrett High School (870 students)
Northern Garrett High School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.9 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Northern Garrett High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southern Garre
Southern Garrett High School
870 students
- Broad Ford Ele
Broad Ford Elementary
601 students
- This school
Northern Garrett High School
439 students
- Southern Middl
Southern Middle School
434 students
- Northern Middl 305
Northern Middle School
305 students
- Yough Glades E 299
Yough Glades Elementary
299 students
What this shows Northern Garrett High School reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northern Garrett High School compares
Northern Garrett High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,520
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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
District finance for Garrett County Public Schools reports $19,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~439 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.