For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,503 students in Lanham, MD.
The top ranked public high school in Lanham, MD is Duval High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lanham, MD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Lanham have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Lanham, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Duval High School, with 72% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Lanham, MD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Duval High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9880 Good Luck Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8600
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,503 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lanham, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Lanham, MD include Duval High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lanham?
1 public high schools are located in Lanham.
What is the racial composition of students in Lanham?
Lanham public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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