For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 7,596 students in Rockville, MD. The top-ranked public high schools in Rockville, MD are Thomas S. Wootton High School, Richard Montgomery High School and Rockville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockville, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Rockville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public high schools.
Rockville, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thomas S. Wootton High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Rockville, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas S. Wootton High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2100 Wootton Pkwy
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-1500
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,870 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Richard Montgomery High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 Richard Montgomery Dr
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-6100
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,366 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Rockville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2100 Baltimore Rd
Rockville, MD 20851
(240) 740-6600
Rockville, MD 20851
(240) 740-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,550 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Northwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11211 Old Georgetown Rd
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-6950
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-6950
Gr: 9-12 | 1,654 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Rock Terrace School
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11400 Marcliff Rd
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-4650
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-4650
Gr: 6-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15000 Broschart Rd
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 251-6900
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 251-6900
Gr: 4-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Alternative Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14501 Avery Road
Rockville, MD 20853
(240) 740-5000
Rockville, MD 20853
(240) 740-5000
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rockville, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rockville, MD include Thomas S. Wootton High School, Richard Montgomery High School and Rockville High School. Rockville has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Maryland.
How many public high schools are located in Rockville?
7 public high schools are located in Rockville.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockville?
Rockville public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Rockville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Rockville include: Rockville High School vs. Richard Montgomery High School, Richard Montgomery High School vs. Thomas S. Wootton High School
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