For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,072 students in Leonardtown, MD.
The top ranked public high school in Leonardtown, MD is Leonardtown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leonardtown, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Leonardtown have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public high schools.
Leonardtown, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Leonardtown High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Leonardtown, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leonardtown High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23995 Point Lookout Rd
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0200
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Dr. James A. Forrest Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
24005 Point Lookout Rd
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0242
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0242
Gr: 9-12
Leonardtown, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary's County Evening High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
23160 Moakley St
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-5511
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-5511
White Oak Secondary Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
20833 Great Mills Rd
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0246
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0246
Gr: 7-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Leonardtown, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Leonardtown, MD include Leonardtown High School.
How many public high schools are located in Leonardtown?
2 public high schools are located in Leonardtown.
What is the racial composition of students in Leonardtown?
Leonardtown public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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