Carroll County Public Schools Building the Future Search the CCPS Website: Find HomeAbout Us Schools Instruction Operations Performance Board of Education Superintendent News CCPS Calendar CCPS Central Office Directory Contact Us Core Statement, Values, and Beliefs Directions to CCPS Central Office Frequently Asked Questions Legal Statements Location Our Community Profile Carroll County Public Schools About Us About CCPS Carroll County Public Schools is located near both the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. metropolitan areas. The region can best be characterized as a rural area, rapidly becoming suburban. Today, more than 25,200 students are enrolled in our schools, ranking us as the 10th largest school system in the state of Maryland. The system is governed by the Board of Education which is made up of five elected members and a student representative. Carroll County Public Schools ranks as one of the top performing school systems in the state of Maryland. Instructional staff are continually recognized at the state and national levels for their performance with numerous awards. The educational programs developed in Carroll County Public Schools are also recognized statewide and nationally for their high standards and innovative approaches. Carroll County students consistently score above state and national averages on standardized student assessments. Carroll County also has one of the highest graduation rates and lowest dropout rates in the state. These factors, combined with the success of the outstanding Career and Technology Program, the support of the business community, and the involvement of parents in the county, help Carroll County to produce students who are college and career ready. Carroll County Public Schools focuses on excellence by preparing students to be globally competitive, addressing the needs of individual students, maintaining an effective workforce, and ensuring students are educated in safe and orderly environments. Get Adobe Reader All Rights Reserved ® Carroll County Public Schools 2021 © 125 North Court Street, Westminster Maryland 21157 410.751.3000 | MD Relay 7-1-1 | Fraud Hotline 410.386.1668 Legal Statements | General Disclaimer | Need Directions? CCPS Privacy Policy | Public Information Act Procedures