Best Gwynn Oak Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,258 students in Gwynn Oak, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Gwynn Oak, MD are Milford Mill Academy, Woodlawn High School and Forest Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gwynn Oak, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Gwynn Oak have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Gwynn Oak, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Milford Mill Academy, with 88% 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 68% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Gwynn Oak, MD (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milford Mill Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Washington Ave
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(443) 809-0660
Gr: 9-12 | 1,470 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Woodlawn High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Woodlawn Dr
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(443) 809-1309
Gr: 9-12 | 1,896 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Forest Park High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3701 Eldorado Avenue
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 396-0753
Gr: 9-12 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Gwynn Oak, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6700 Richardson Rd
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 887-1390
Gr: 3-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
6700 Richardson Rd
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 887-1302
Gr: PK-5 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
3910 Barrington Rd
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 396-0735
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1726 Whitehead Rd
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 877-3338
Gr: K-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Gwynn Oak, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Gwynn Oak, MD include Milford Mill Academy, Woodlawn High School and Forest Park High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gwynn Oak?
3 public high schools are located in Gwynn Oak.
What is the racial composition of students in Gwynn Oak?
Gwynn Oak public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Gwynn Oak are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Gwynn Oak include: Woodlawn High School vs. Milford Mill Academy, Milford Mill Academy vs. Woodlawn High School

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