There are more than 400 high schools in Maryland (public and private). Below are the 25 largest in Maryland by enrollment as we head into the new year. The statistics come from the 2026 Niche list of the largest schools in Maryland obtained from the U.S. Department of Education, representing the most recent data available, as self-reported by the schools.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Thomas W. Taylor presented his recommended Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Operating Budget, continuing what was described as a “multi-year corrective approach designed to restore academic excellence, strengthen direct school support, and ensure fiscal responsibility.”
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) responded to Wheaton High School at approximately 1:14 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, following a reported stabbing involving two male students during an altercation. (more…)
Montgomery County Public Schools has begun rolling out a new color-coded employee badge system, a change the district says is designed to improve safety and speed identification during emergencies.
Montgomery County Public Schools is highlighting the achievements of dozens of students who advanced through local SkillsUSA competitions held earlier this month.
There are seasons that blur together, and then there are seasons that leave behind a clear hierarchy, of programs, of players, and of performances that forced everyone else to adjust. This year in Montgomery County football was firmly the latter, and the MoCo All-County Team reflects a fall defined by dominance, adaptability, and elite two-way impact. Graphics below, listing all players, by Sam Nosoff (Blair he’s coach).
Three Montgomery County Public Schools in upper Montgomery County remained closed Monday, Dec. 15, even as the school system as a whole operated on a Code Yellow two hour delayed opening.
Walt Whitman High School senior Ryan Sawyer Robbins, 17, has been named one of the Top Five finalists in Broadway World’s Next on Stage, a national musical theater competition that highlights standout high school performers from across the country. Robbins advanced through multiple elimination rounds, performing a range of musical theater selections to rise above hundreds of student competitors nationwide.
Montgomery County Public Schools announced Sunday evening that it will operate under a Code Yellow for Monday, Dec. 15, meaning a two-hour delayed opening for schools and offices.
Montgomery County Public Schools said Saturday that it will share an update by 5pm Sunday regarding any potential impact on school for Monday, December 15, as winter weather conditions varied widely across the county.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has announced that all community use of school buildings on Sunday, Dec. 14, is canceled due to forecasts calling for cold temperatures and 1–3 inches of snow, which will affect the ability to clear parking lots, sidewalks, and entrances.