Paint Branch High School

14121 Old Columbia Pike
Burtonsville, MD 20866
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 2,061 students in grades 9-12, Paint Branch High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,061 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in MD)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 45-49% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Paint Branch High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Paint Branch High School's student population of 2,061 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 127 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,061 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
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School Rankings

Paint Branch High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paint Branch High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#106 out of 1343 schools
(Top 10%)
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45-49%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Paint Branch High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
64%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Paint Branch High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
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Hispanic
23%
21%
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Black
59%
33%
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White
4%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Paint Branch High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
91%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Paint Branch High School and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Paint Branch High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paint Branch High School's ranking?
Paint Branch High School is ranked #106 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Paint Branch High School often compared to?
Paint Branch High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Hubert Blake High School, Springbrook High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paint Branch High School?
The graduation rate of Paint Branch High School is 91%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Paint Branch High School?
2,061 students attend Paint Branch High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Paint Branch High School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paint Branch High School?
Paint Branch High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paint Branch High School offer ?
Paint Branch High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paint Branch High School part of?
Paint Branch High School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   10/17/2011
EXCELLENT AND SUPERSTARS THAT ONLY HAVE CAME OUT OF IT SUCH AS MALCOLM BANKS, BRANDON HONEMOND, JARED ADKINS, AND KWESI ADOKO. PAINT BRANCH HAS REALLY EXCELLED THESE GUYS IN THE PAST YEARS. THANK YOU PAINT BRANCH FOR EVERYTHING!!!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - kwesi

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,061 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 91% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 45-49% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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