For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,821 students in Bowie, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Bowie, MD are Bowie High School, C. Elizabeth Rieg and Tall Oaks High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bowie, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Bowie have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Bowie, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bowie High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Bowie, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bowie High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15200 Annapolis Rd
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2600
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,534 students
Rank: #22.
C. Elizabeth Rieg
Special Education School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15542 Peach Walker Dr
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 390-0200
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 390-0200
Grades: K-12
| 142 students
Rank: #33.
Tall Oaks High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2112 Church Rd
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 390-0230
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 390-0230
Grades: 11-12
| 68 students
Rank: n/an/a
Annapolis Road Academy
Alternative School
2112 Church Rd
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 209-3580
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 209-3580
Grades: 9-10
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bowie, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Bowie, MD include Bowie High School, C. Elizabeth Rieg and Tall Oaks High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bowie?
4 public high schools are located in Bowie.
What is the racial composition of students in Bowie?
Bowie public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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