For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 881 students in Fort Washington, MD.
The top ranked public high school in Fort Washington, MD is Friendly High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Washington, MD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Fort Washington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Fort Washington, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Friendly High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Fort Washington, MD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Friendly High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10000 Allentown Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4900
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 881 students
Fort Washington, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Potomac Landing Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
12500 Fort Washington Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 203-1114
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 203-1114
Grades: PK-6
| 422 students
Rose Valley Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
9800 Jacqueline Dr
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4990
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4990
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fort Washington, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Fort Washington, MD include Friendly High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fort Washington?
1 public high schools are located in Fort Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Washington?
Fort Washington public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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