For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 4,196 students in St. Mary's County, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in St. Mary's County, MD are Chesapeake Charter School, Leonardtown Middle School and Esperanza Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Mary's County, MD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in St. Mary's County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 72% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in St. Mary's County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chesapeake Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20945 Great Mills Road
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-9585
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-9585
Gr: K-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Leonardtown Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24015 Point Lookout Rd
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0230
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0230
Gr: 6-8 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Esperanza Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22790 Maple Rd
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4016
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4016
Gr: 6-8 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Margaret Brent Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
29675 Point Lookout Rd
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
(301) 884-4635
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
(301) 884-4635
Gr: 6-8 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Spring Ridge Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19856 Three Notch Rd
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4031
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4031
Gr: 6-8 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
St. Mary's County 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
St. Mary's County Evening High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
20833 Great Mills Road
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4090
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4090
Gr: Inquire with school
44345 Joy Chapel Rd
Hollywood, MD 20636
(301) 373-4350
Hollywood, MD 20636
(301) 373-4350
Gr: PK | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 middle schools in St. Mary's County, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in St. Mary's County, MD include Chesapeake Charter School, Leonardtown Middle School and Esperanza Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in St. Mary's County?
5 public middle 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 middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 72% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in St. Mary's County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in St. Mary's County include: Margaret Brent Middle School vs. Leonardtown Middle School, Spring Ridge Middle School vs. Esperanza Middle School, Esperanza Middle School vs. Leonardtown Middle School
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