For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 5,392 students in St. Mary's County, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in St. Mary's County, MD are Leonardtown High School, Chopticon High School and Great Mills High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Mary's County, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 60% statewide average). High schools in St. Mary's County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public high schools.
St. Mary's County, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Leonardtown High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in St. Mary's County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leonardtown High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23995 Point Lookout Rd
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0200
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,971 students
Rank: #22.
Chopticon High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25390 Colton Point Rd
Morganza, MD 20660
(301) 475-0215
Morganza, MD 20660
(301) 475-0215
Grades: 9-12
| 1,681 students
Rank: #33.
Great Mills High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21130 Great Mills Rd
Great Mills, MD 20634
(301) 863-4001
Great Mills, MD 20634
(301) 863-4001
Grades: 9-12
| 1,740 students
St. Mary's County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
44345 Joy Chapel Rd
Hollywood, MD 20636
(301) 373-4350
Hollywood, MD 20636
(301) 373-4350
Grades: PK
| 646 students
White Oak Secondary Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
20833 Great Mills Rd
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0246
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0246
Grades: 7-12
| 57 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in St. Mary's County, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in St. Mary's County, MD include Leonardtown High School, Chopticon High School and Great Mills High School.
How many public high schools are located in St. Mary's County, MD?
3 public high schools are located in St. Mary's County, MD.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Mary's County, MD?
St. Mary's County, MD public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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