For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,048 students in Beltsville, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Beltsville, MD are High Point High School and James E. Duckworth. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beltsville, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Beltsville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Beltsville, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 56%, which is less than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is High Point High School, with 56% 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 Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Beltsville, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
High Point High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3601 Powder Mill Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-6400
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,960 students
Rank: #22.
James E. Duckworth
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11201 Evans Trl
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0620
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0620
Grades: K-12
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Beltsville, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Beltsville, MD include High Point High School and James E. Duckworth.
How many public high schools are located in Beltsville?
2 public high schools are located in Beltsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Beltsville?
Beltsville public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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