For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,592 students in Bowie, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Bowie, MD are Bowie High School and C. Elizabeth Rieg Regional Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bowie, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Bowie have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Bowie, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bowie High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Bowie, MD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bowie High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15200 Annapolis Rd
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2600
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,460 students
Rank: #22.
C. Elizabeth Rieg Regional Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15542 Peach Walker Dr
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 390-0200
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 390-0200
Grades: K-12
| 132 students
Bowie, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Annapolis Road Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2112 Church Rd
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 209-3580
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 209-3580
Grades: 9-10
| 77 students
Tall Oaks High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2112 Church Rd
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 390-0230
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 390-0230
Grades: 11-12
| 68 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bowie, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Bowie, MD include Bowie High School and C. Elizabeth Rieg Regional Center.
How many public high schools are located in Bowie?
2 public high schools are located in Bowie.
What is the racial composition of students in Bowie?
Bowie public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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