For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,901 students in Laurel, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Laurel, MD are Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill, 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.
Laurel, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Laurel have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Laurel, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Maryland average of 87%.
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 Public High Schools in Laurel, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8400 River Rd
Laurel, MD 20724
(202) 299-3227
Laurel, MD 20724
(202) 299-3227
Grades: 7-12
| 36 students
Rank: #22.
Chesapeake Math And It Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14800 Sweitzer Ln
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 350-6051
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 350-6051
Grades: K-12
| 1,686 students
Rank: #33.
Laurel High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Cherry Ln
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 497-2050
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 497-2050
Grades: 9-12
| 2,179 students
Laurel, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6151 Chevy Chase Dr
Laurel, MD 20707
(240) 573-7240
Laurel, MD 20707
(240) 573-7240
Grades: K-5
| 551 students
New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3201 Oak Hill Dr
Laurel, MD 20724
(240) 456-5080
Laurel, MD 20724
(240) 456-5080
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Oakhill (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3201 Oak Hill Dr
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 497-8303
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 497-8303
Grades: 6-12
| 149 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Laurel, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Laurel, MD include Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill, Chesapeake Math And It Public Charter and Laurel High School.
How many public high schools are located in Laurel?
3 public high schools are located in Laurel.
What is the racial composition of students in Laurel?
Laurel 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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