Top 5 Best Charles County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 8,989 students in Charles County, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Charles County, MD are La Plata High School, North Point High School and Westlake High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charles County, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 60% statewide average). High schools in Charles County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Charles County, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Point High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Charles County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Plata High School
Math: 51% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6035 Radio Station Rd
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,227 students
Rank: #22.
North Point High School
Math: 45% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2500 Davis Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 753-1759
Grades: 9-12
| 1,865 students
Rank: #33.
Westlake High School
Math: 27% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3300 Middletown Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-8857
Grades: 9-12
| 1,188 students
Rank: #44.
Maurice J. Mcdonough High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7165 Marshall Corner Rd
Pomfret, MD 20675
(301) 934-2944
Grades: 9-12
| 1,017 students
Rank: #55.
Henry E. Lackey High School
Math: 26% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3000 Chicamuxen Rd
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5431
Grades: 9-12
| 1,019 students
Rank: #66.
St. Charles High School
Math: 26% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5305 Piney Church Rd
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 753-2090
Grades: 9-12
| 1,498 students
Rank: #77.
Thomas Stone High School
Math: 13% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3785 Leonardtown Rd
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-2601
Grades: 9-12
| 1,175 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Charles County, MD

Charles County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
7775 Marshall Corner Rd
Pomfret, MD 20675
(301) 934-9061
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Charles County, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Charles County, MD include La Plata High School, North Point High School and Westlake High School.
How many public high schools are located in Charles County, MD?
7 public high schools are located in Charles County, MD.
What is the racial composition of students in Charles County, MD?
Charles County, MD public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).

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