For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,435 students in Hyattsville, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Hyattsville, MD are Fairmont Heights High School and Northwestern High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hyattsville, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Hyattsville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Hyattsville, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fairmont Heights High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hyattsville, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairmont Heights High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Columbia Park Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1360
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1360
Grades: 9-12
| 1,054 students
Rank: #22.
Northwestern High School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7000 Adelphi Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-1820
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-1820
Grades: 9-12
| 2,381 students
Hyattsville, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1400 Nalley Ter
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1955
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1955
Grades: PK-6
| 227 students
3211 82nd Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1970
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1970
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Margaret Brent Regional Center (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
5816 Lamont Ter
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8780
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8780
Grades: K-8
| 58 students
7910 Scott Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-2320
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-2320
Grades: PK-6
| 296 students
Northwestern Evening/saturday High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7000 Adelphi Road
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-1460
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-1460
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
929 Hill Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-8870
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-8870
Grades: PK-6
| 404 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hyattsville, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Hyattsville, MD include Fairmont Heights High School and Northwestern High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hyattsville?
2 public high schools are located in Hyattsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Hyattsville?
Hyattsville public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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