For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,501 students in Olney, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Olney, MD are William H. Farquhar Middle School and Rosa M. Parks Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Olney, MD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Olney have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Olney, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William H. Farquhar Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17017 Batchellors Forest Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-1200
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-1200
Grades: 6-8
| 646 students
Rank: #22.
Rosa M. Parks Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19200 Olney Mill Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-3300
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 855 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Olney, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Olney, MD include William H. Farquhar Middle School and Rosa M. Parks Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Olney?
2 public middle schools are located in Olney.
What is the racial composition of students in Olney?
Olney public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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