For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,995 students in 20850, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in 20850, MD are Thomas S. Wootton High School and John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 20850 have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in 20850, MD have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Maryland public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 20850 have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thomas S. Wootton High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best 20850, MD Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas S. Wootton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2100 Wootton Pkwy
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-1500
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,911 students
Rank: #22.
John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15000 Broschart Rd
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 251-6900
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 251-6900
Grades: 5-12
| 84 students
20850, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gateway To College Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
850 Hungerford Dr
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 453-2490
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 453-2490
Grades: 12
| 3 students
Montgomery County Evening High School Centers (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
850 Hungerford Dr Cesc Rm 167
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 517-5005
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 517-5005
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 20850, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in 20850, MD include Thomas S. Wootton High School and John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol.
How many public high schools are located in 20850?
2 public high schools are located in 20850.
What is the racial composition of students in 20850?
20850 public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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