For the 2026 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 34%), 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 55%, which is less than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with 55% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Capitol Heights, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4400 Shell St
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0460
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0460
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
6181 Central Ave
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-4034
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-4034
Gr: PK | 294 students Minority enrollment: 99%
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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