For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,865 students in 20707, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in 20707, MD are Chesapeake Math And It Public Charter and Laurel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 20707 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in 20707, MD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 20707 have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chesapeake Math And It Public Charter, with ≥95% 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 Black), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20707, MD Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chesapeake Math And It Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14800 Sweitzer Ln
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 350-6051
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 350-6051
Gr: K-12 | 1,686 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Laurel High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Cherry Ln
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 497-2050
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 497-2050
Gr: 9-12 | 2,179 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
20707, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6151 Chevy Chase Dr
Laurel, MD 20707
(240) 573-7240
Laurel, MD 20707
(240) 573-7240
Gr: K-5 | 551 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 20707, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in 20707, MD include Chesapeake Math And It Public Charter and Laurel High School.
How many public high schools are located in 20707?
2 public high schools are located in 20707.
What is the racial composition of students in 20707?
20707 public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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