For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,484 students in Lanham, MD.
The top ranked public high school in Lanham, MD is Duval High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lanham, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Lanham have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Lanham, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Duval High School, with 73% 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 Lanham, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Duval High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9880 Good Luck Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8600
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,484 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Howard B. Owens Science Center
Alternative School
9601 Greenbelt Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8750
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8750
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lanham, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Lanham, MD include Duval High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lanham?
2 public high schools are located in Lanham.
What is the racial composition of students in Lanham?
Lanham 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).
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