For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 875 students in Clinton, MD.
The top-ranked public high school in Clinton, MD is Surrattsville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton, MD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Clinton, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Surrattsville High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Clinton, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Surrattsville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6101 Garden Dr
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2453
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2453
Gr: 9-12 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Clinton, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Clinton, MD include Surrattsville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clinton?
1 public high schools are located in Clinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?
Clinton public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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