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The Montgomery County School District is the largest in Maryland and its schools have been recipients of numerous awards. Four of Newsweek magazine's top 100 high schools in America are in Montgomery County, two of which are in Potomac. More than 90% of high school students graduate and continue on to pursue college degrees. For those seeking higher education, there are numerous colleges and universities in the area.

Montgomery College is a rich resource for Montgomery County residents with an extensive menu of concerts, conferences, lectures, theatre performances, sporting events, and other activities, many of which are free. County residents may take advantage of the libraries and its resources, attend job fairs on campus, and take advantage of a variety of unique community partnerships designed to enrich the lives of citizens—from children to seniors. Additionally, there is an exceptional array of programs for special needs children.

The new Montgomery County Campus of Johns Hopkins University in nearby Rockville was established in association with the county government to expand higher education opportunities for adults living and working in the greater Montgomery County/Washington, D.C. region. The campus houses four schools including the Kreiger School of Arts & Sciences, the School of Professional Studies in Business and Education, the Whiting School of Engineering, and the Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Montgomery County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family. It offers everything that residents need including comfortable and affordable housing, great education, business and recreational opportunities, fantastic transportation systems, and a quality of life few counties can match.