Top Indian Head Public Schools
- For the 2021 school year, there are 5 public schools in Indian Head, MD, serving 3,502 students. Indian Head has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Maryland.
- Indian Head, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Maryland public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Indian Head have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Indian Head, MD are Henry E. Lackey High School, Matthew Henson Middle School and J. C. Parks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 63% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Maryland public school average of 15:1.
Top Indian Head, MD Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Henry E. Lackey High School Math: 75% | Reading: 27%Rank:7/Top 50%3000 Chicamuxen Rd10
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5431
Grades: 9-12 | 1,025 student
- Matthew Henson Middle School Math: 24% | Reading: 37%Rank:4/Bottom 50%3535 Livingston Rd10
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-8550
Grades: 6-8 | 754 students
- J. C. Parks Elementary School Math: 26% | Reading: 32%Rank:4/Bottom 50%3505 Livingston Rd10
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-7444
Grades: PK-5 | 728 students
- General Smallwood Middle School Math: 22% | Reading: 27%Rank:3/Bottom 50%4990 Indian Head Hwy10
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5422
Grades: 6-8 | 525 students
- Indian Head Elementary School Math: 18% | Reading: 27%Rank:3/Bottom 50%4200 Indian Head Hwy10
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5454
Grades: PK-5 | 470 students
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