Century High School
Sykesville, MD 21784
Phone: (410) 386-4400
District: Carroll County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 1043 students
Century High School, a public school located in Sykesville, MD, serves grades 9-12 in the Carroll County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Century High School is a public school located in Sykesville, MD. 1043 students attend Century High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 8/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program End-Of-Course data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
| College Readiness | 10/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2025 4-year high school graduation rate data from Maryland State Department of Education, using 2025 Average SAT score data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2026 demographic data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
Posted: July 17, 2026
Posted: July 17, 2026
We've had 3 children go through Century High School - cannot say enough good things about the school and I recommend it without hesitation. Century earned status as a Blue Ribbon School.
Academically, Century provides a rigorous curriculum that challenges students while giving them the support they need to succeed. The teachers set high expectations, encourage critical thinking, and genuinely care about helping students reach their full potential. Our daughter took many of the AP courses offered and the transition to higher education was remarkably smooth because the expectations, workload, and study habits developed in high school closely mirrored those required at the university level. One of our children went on to attend one of the nation's premier engineering schools and was well prepared when she arrived. We firmly believe that the strong academic foundation built at Century played a significant role in that success. The emphasis on problem-solving, time management, and intellectual curiosity gave her the confidence and skills needed to thrive in an extremely demanding academic environment.
Beyond academics, the school offers outstanding extracurricular opportunities, including some of the area's top-performing athletic programs - especially girls lacrosse, where the team frequently participates in the state championship - they have launched many D-1 lax players. The coaches emphasize not only excellence in competition but also teamwork, discipline, leadership, and character. Student-athletes are encouraged to excel both on the field and in the classroom, creating a culture where achievement is celebrated in every aspect of school life.
Century combines academic rigor, exceptional college preparation, competitive athletics, and a caring environment. We are incredibly grateful for the education and opportunities it provided our children, and we believe it helped them develop the tools to succeed not only in college but well beyond.
Posted: July 17, 2026
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Posted: September 12, 2024
After experiencing many schools throughout our years, we have had our turn at Century HS and it has been a fantastic experience! The school is very dedicated to student safety and college/career readiness. College isnt for everyone and I appreciate that its not the only avenue pushed onto the students. They have an awesome career and tech program. JROTC has been great for my student. Communication from the school is good, maybe even too much. But Id rather more than not enough.
Posted: September 12, 2024
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Posted: April 24, 2022
The administration at the school falls short when it come to enforcing their policies around drug use and vaping. Century High School and its teachers offer some very good rigorous academic programs. This school caters to the well behaved and highly motivated teen.
Posted: April 24, 2022
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Posted: April 15, 2021
If you're moving to the area, I would highly recommend this school. I was only able to go to Century for a year, but after having to move away, I realized how amazing this school was. The best part was the community. Everyone at Century was nice, whether it be the students, the teachers, and guidance counselors who actually care and want you to succeed. I was a nerd, yet I was still able to be friends with cheerleaders, the track team, etc. I'm an introvert who was able to make many friends, which goes on to show how great the community truly is.
Posted: April 15, 2021
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Posted: October 15, 2013
Moving to the area? Check out private schools. Having had several children graduate from century high school, I have met a number of the schools teachers. Why do they have such a high passing rate for the HSA's? That's all they teach. Our children were not prepared for college. We've even had Presidents of colleges say STEM students from Century HS were not well prepared to handle the rigors expected in college. A lot of emphasis is placed on Century being an Academy school. Don't be fooled. Ask Drew Cockley why his best teachers have left. The teachers of tenure are not supportive, like government, they're present for a paycheck.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
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