For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,699 students in 21502, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in 21502, MD are Allegany High School, Fort Hill High School and Center For Career & Technical Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» high schools in zipcode 21502 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in 21502, MD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» high school in zipcode 21502 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Allegany High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21502, MD ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Allegany High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Seton Dr
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-8110
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-8110
Gr: 9-12 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Fort Hill High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Greenway Ave
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-2570
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-2570
Gr: 9-12 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Center For Career & Technical Education
Vocational School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14211 Mcmullen Hwy Sw
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-6486
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-6486
Gr: 11-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
21502, Maryland ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Allegany County Home & Hospital (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
108 Washington St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 759-2021
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 759-2021
Gr: K-10 | 11 students
Transition Program At Cumberland High School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
10100 Country Club Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-1317
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-1317
Gr: 12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Transition Program At Friends Aware (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1601 Holland St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 722-7268
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 722-7268
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 21502, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in 21502, MD include Allegany High School, Fort Hill High School and Center For Career & Technical Education.
How many public high schools are located in 21502?
3 public high schools are located in 21502.
What is the racial composition of students in 21502?
21502 public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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