For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 803 students in Capitol Heights, MD.
The top ranked public high school in Capitol Heights, MD is Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Capitol Heights, MD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Capitol Heights have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Capitol Heights, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 62%, which is less than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with 60-64% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Capitol Heights, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Cabin Branch Rd
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 499-7080
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 499-7080
Grades: 9-12
| 803 students
Capitol Heights, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4400 Shell St
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0460
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0460
Grades: PK-6
| 275 students
6181 Central Ave
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-4034
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-4034
Grades: PK
| 294 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Capitol Heights, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Capitol Heights, MD include Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Capitol Heights?
1 public high schools are located in Capitol Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Capitol Heights?
Capitol Heights public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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