For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,390 students in 20872, MD.
The top-ranked public high school in 20872, MD is Damascus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 20872 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in 20872, MD have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 20872 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Damascus High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 20872, MD Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Damascus High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25921 Ridge Rd
Damascus, MD 20872
(240) 207-2400
Damascus, MD 20872
(240) 207-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,390 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 20872, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in 20872, MD include Damascus High School.
How many public high schools are located in 20872?
1 public high schools are located in 20872.
What is the racial composition of students in 20872?
20872 public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.