Best 20785 Maryland Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 933 students in 20785, MD.
The top ranked public high school in 20785, MD is Fairmont Heights High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 20785 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 60% statewide average). High schools in 20785, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 20785 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fairmont Heights High School, with 75-79% 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 65% (majority Black).

Best 20785, MD Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairmont Heights High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6501 Columbia Park Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1360
Grades: 9-12
| 933 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 20785 Maryland

20785, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1400 Nalley Ter
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1955
Grades: PK-6
| 227 students
3211 82nd Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1970
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
7910 Scott Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-2320
Grades: PK-6
| 296 students
929 Hill Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-8870
Grades: PK-6
| 404 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 20785, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in 20785, MD include Fairmont Heights High School.
How many public high schools are located in 20785, MD?
1 public high schools are located in 20785, MD.
What is the racial composition of students in 20785, MD?
20785, MD public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).

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