Allegany County Public Schools

Headquartered at 108 Washington Street in Cumberland, Maryland, Allegany County Public Schools serves as the primary educational system for its remote town setting within the greater Cumberland metro area. Operating as a fully active, traditional public school district, it oversees 22 operational schools offering a continuous educational pathway from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district is committed to providing accessible, high-quality instruction across its facilities, supported by administrative leadership reachable at (301) 759-2000 or through their web portal at acpsmd.org.

The district supports a student body of 8,113 learners, encompassing a broad range of developmental stages from early childhood programs—including 473 pre-kindergarten students—to high school graduation. To effectively serve this student population, Allegany County Public Schools maintains a robust workforce of approximately 2,632 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes 1,265 full-time equivalent teachers and 169 instructional aides who deliver direct classroom instruction, complemented by nearly 1,200 specialized support staff. This well-rounded staffing structure ensures that students across all grade levels receive the individual guidance, academic resources, and community support needed to succeed.