For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,764 students in Oxon Hill, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Oxon Hill, MD are Oxon Hill High School and Potomac High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oxon Hill, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Oxon Hill have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Oxon Hill, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oxon Hill High School, with 80% 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 Oxon Hill, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oxon Hill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6701 Leyte Dr
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 749-4300
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 749-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,581 students
Rank: #22.
Potomac High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5211 Boydell Ave
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 702-3900
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 702-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,183 students
Oxon Hill, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1616 Owens Rd
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 702-3860
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 702-3860
Grades: PK-6
| 182 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Oxon Hill, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Oxon Hill, MD include Oxon Hill High School and Potomac High School.
How many public high schools are located in Oxon Hill?
2 public high schools are located in Oxon Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in Oxon Hill?
Oxon Hill 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).
Which public high schools in Oxon Hill are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Oxon Hill include: Potomac High School vs. Oxon Hill High School
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