For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 7,188 students in Bethesda, MD. The top ranked public high schools in Bethesda, MD are Walt Whitman High School, Walter Johnson High School and Bethesda-chevy Chase High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bethesda, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 60% statewide average). High schools in Bethesda have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Maryland public high schools.
Bethesda, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bethesda-chevy Chase High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Bethesda, MD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walt Whitman High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7100 Whittier Blvd
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-4800
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,029 students
Rank: #22.
Walter Johnson High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6400 Rock Spring Dr
Bethesda, MD 20814
(240) 740-6900
Bethesda, MD 20814
(240) 740-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,870 students
Rank: #33.
Bethesda-chevy Chase High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4301 East-west Hwy
Bethesda, MD 20814
(240) 740-0400
Bethesda, MD 20814
(240) 740-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bethesda, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Bethesda, MD include Walt Whitman High School, Walter Johnson High School and Bethesda-chevy Chase High School. Bethesda has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Maryland.
How many public high schools are located in Bethesda, MD?
3 public high schools are located in Bethesda, MD.
What is the racial composition of students in Bethesda, MD?
Bethesda, MD public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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