For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,441 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 39% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in St. Mary's County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 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 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in St. Mary's County (2026)
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 | 2,118 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Chopticon High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25390 Colton Point Rd
Morganza, MD 20660
(301) 475-0215
Morganza, MD 20660
(301) 475-0215
Gr: 9-12 | 1,526 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Great Mills High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21130 Great Mills Rd
Great Mills, MD 20634
(301) 863-4001
Great Mills, MD 20634
(301) 863-4001
Gr: 9-12 | 1,697 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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
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?
4 public high schools are located in St. Mary's County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Mary's County?
St. Mary's County public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in St. Mary's County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in St. Mary's County include: Great Mills High School vs. Leonardtown High School, Chopticon High School vs. Leonardtown High School, Leonardtown High School vs. Great Mills High School
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