For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,149 students in 20772, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in 20772, MD are Frederick Douglass High School, Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School and Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 20772 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 60% statewide average). High schools in 20772, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 20772 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 20772, MD Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frederick Douglass High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8000 Croom Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 952-2400
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 952-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,161 students
Rank: #22.
Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12650 Brooke Ln
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 780-2100
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 780-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,208 students
Rank: #33.
Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9822 Fallard Ct
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(240) 573-7250
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(240) 573-7250
Grades: K-12
| 1,395 students
Rank: #44.
International High School @ Largo
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
505 Largo Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 702-3810
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 702-3810
Grades: 9-12
| 385 students
20772, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Incarcerated Youth Center (Jacs) (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
13400 Dille Dr
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 430-5828
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 430-5828
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 20772, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in 20772, MD include Frederick Douglass High School, Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School and Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter.
How many public high schools are located in 20772, MD?
4 public high schools are located in 20772, MD.
What is the racial composition of students in 20772, MD?
20772, MD public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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