Maryland's top high schools for athletes in 2026 revealed
Did your high school make the list in 2026? Here are the Maryland schools that are considered the best for athletes.
Thanks to legends like Cal Ripken Jr. , Sugar Ray Leonard, Michael Phelps, and Katie Ledecky, Maryland's athletic prestige can’t be overlooked, especially at the high school level. Which high schools in Maryland are considered the best athletes today?
According to a study conducted by Niche , which accounts for survey feedback from students and parents—accounting for "reviews of athletics, number of state championships, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered at the school"—and data from the U. S. Department of Education, these are the top 25.
25. Linganore High School (Frederick) Total number of sports: 19 24. Atholton High School (Columbia) Total number of sports: 22 23.
C. Milton Wright High School Total number of sports: 20 22. Boonsboro High School Total number of sports: 17 21.