For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 12,543 students in Silver Spring, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Silver Spring, MD are Montgomery Blair High School, James Hubert Blake High School and Springbrook High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Silver Spring, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 60% statewide average). High schools in Silver Spring have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Silver Spring, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Montgomery Blair High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Silver Spring, MD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montgomery Blair High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
51 University Blvd E
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 649-2800
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 649-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 3,176 students
Rank: #22.
James Hubert Blake High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Norwood Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-1400
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,751 students
Rank: #33.
Springbrook High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Valley Brook Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-3800
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,681 students
Rank: #44.
Wheaton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12401 Dalewood Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 321-3400
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 321-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,375 students
Rank: #55.
Northwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
919 University Blvd W
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-6950
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-6950
Grades: 9-12
| 1,784 students
Rank: #66.
John F. Kennedy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1901 Randolph Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-0100
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-0100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,776 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Silver Spring, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Silver Spring, MD include Montgomery Blair High School, James Hubert Blake High School and Springbrook High School.
How many public high schools are located in Silver Spring, MD?
6 public high schools are located in Silver Spring, MD.
What is the racial composition of students in Silver Spring, MD?
Silver Spring, MD public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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