For the 2024 school year, there are 39 public schools serving 26,875 students in Charles County Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
Public Schools in Charles County Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Maryland public school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
39 Schools
1,419 Schools
# Students
26,875 Students
882,159 Students
# Teachers
1,797 Teachers
61,266 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Charles County Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 25 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.73
# American Indian Students
77 Students
2,360 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
826 Students
58,991 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
3,192 Students
182,868 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
21%
# Black Students
15,256 Students
292,530 Students
% Black Students
57%
33%
# White Students
5,311 Students
298,961 Students
% White Students
20%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
56 Students
1,299 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,147 Students
44,853 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
886
27,787
# Students in K Grade:
1,715
61,787
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,687
61,676
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,733
63,648
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,821
64,034
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,997
64,411
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,901
65,709
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,987
65,326
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,016
67,401
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,143
69,286
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,707
83,187
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,222
66,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,994
60,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,066
60,875
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,063 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,738. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,140 is less than the state median of $18,654. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$512 MM
$17,412 MM
Spending
$488 MM
$16,456 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,063
$19,738
Spending / Student
$18,140
$18,654
Best Charles County Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Plata High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6035 Radio Station Rd
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-1100
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,227 students
Rank: #22.
North Point High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2500 Davis Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 753-1759
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 753-1759
Grades: 9-12
| 1,865 students
Rank: #33.
Westlake High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3300 Middletown Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-8857
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-8857
Grades: 9-12
| 1,188 students
Rank: #44.
Maurice J. Mcdonough High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7165 Marshall Corner Rd
Pomfret, MD 20675
(301) 934-2944
Pomfret, MD 20675
(301) 934-2944
Grades: 9-12
| 1,017 students
Rank: #55.
Henry E. Lackey High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3000 Chicamuxen Rd
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5431
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5431
Grades: 9-12
| 1,019 students
Rank: #66.
St. Charles High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5305 Piney Church Rd
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 753-2090
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 753-2090
Grades: 9-12
| 1,498 students
Rank: #77.
Robert D. Stethem Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7775 Marshall Corner Rd
Pomfret, MD 20675
(301) 932-1003
Pomfret, MD 20675
(301) 932-1003
Grades: Inquire with school
| 0 students
Rank: #88.
Dr. James Craik Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7725 Marshall Corner Rd
Pomfret, MD 20675
(301) 934-4270
Pomfret, MD 20675
(301) 934-4270
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #99.
Piccowaxen Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12834 Rock Point Rd
Newburg, MD 20664
(301) 934-1977
Newburg, MD 20664
(301) 934-1977
Grades: 6-8
| 453 students
Rank: #1010.
Milton M. Somers Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Willow Lane
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-4663
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-4663
Grades: 6-8
| 969 students
Rank: #1111.
Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Willow Ln
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-4687
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-4687
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #1212.
Thomas Stone High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3785 Leonardtown Rd
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-2601
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-2601
Grades: 9-12
| 1,175 students
Rank: #1313.
Malcolm Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14760 Poplar Hill Rd
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-2691
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-2691
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #1414.
Theodore G. Davis Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2495 Davis Road
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 753-2082
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 753-2082
Grades: 6-8
| 845 students
Rank: #1515.
Mary H. Matula Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6025 Radio Station Rd
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-5412
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-5412
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #1616.
Matthew Henson Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3535 Livingston Rd
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-8550
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-8550
Grades: 6-8
| 763 students
Rank: #1717.
Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9275 Ironsides Rd
Nanjemoy, MD 20662
(301) 246-4383
Nanjemoy, MD 20662
(301) 246-4383
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #1818.
Mattawoman Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10145 Berry Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-7708
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-7708
Grades: 6-8
| 962 students
Rank: #1919.
T. C. Martin Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6315 Olivers Shop Rd
Bryantown, MD 20617
(301) 274-3182
Bryantown, MD 20617
(301) 274-3182
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #2020.
J. C. Parks Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3505 Livingston Rd
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-7444
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-7444
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Rank: #2121.
William A. Diggs Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2615 Davis Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 753-2081
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 753-2081
Grades: PK-5
| 788 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Lancaster Circle
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-9053
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-9053
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12872 Rock Point Rd
Newburg, MD 20664
(301) 934-4091
Newburg, MD 20664
(301) 934-4091
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #2424.
General Smallwood Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4990 Indian Head Hwy
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5422
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5422
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
Rank: #2525.
Gale-bailey Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4740 Pisgah Marbury Rd
Marbury, MD 20658
(301) 743-5491
Marbury, MD 20658
(301) 743-5491
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #2626.
Benjamin Stoddert Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2040 Saint Thomas Dr
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-1334
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-1334
Grades: 6-8
| 840 students
Rank: #2727.
William B. Wade Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Smallwood Dr W
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 932-4304
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 932-4304
Grades: PK-5
| 603 students
Rank: #2828.
John Hanson Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3165 John Hanson Dr
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-4520
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-4520
Grades: 6-8
| 857 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Berry Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10155 Berry Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 638-2330
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 638-2330
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Mary B. Neal Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12105 St. George's Dr
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 638-2617
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 638-2617
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Rank: #3131.
Billingsley Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10069 Billingsley Road
White Plains, MD 20695
(301) 753-2088
White Plains, MD 20695
(301) 753-2088
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: #3232.
F. B. Gwynn Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5998 Radio Station Rd
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-3884
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-3884
Grades: Inquire with school
| 0 students
Rank: #3333.
Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
421 University Dr
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-1330
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-1330
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Arthur Middleton Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1109 Copley Ave
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-3338
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-3338
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Daniel Of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2820 Jenifer School Ln
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 932-9603
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 932-9603
Grades: PK-5
| 586 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Charles County Public Schools School District?
Charles County Public Schools School District manages 39 public schools serving 26,875 students.
What is the rank of Charles County Public Schools School District?
Charles County Public Schools School District is ranked #19 out of 25 school districts in Maryland (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Charles County Public Schools School District?
57% of Charles County Public Schools School District students are Black, 20% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Charles County Public Schools School District?
Charles County Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What is Charles County Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,140 is less than the state median of $18,654. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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