For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,291 students in 20772, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in 20772, MD are Frederick Douglass High School, Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter and Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 20772 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in 20772, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 20772 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best 20772, MD Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frederick Douglass High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Croom Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 952-2400
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 952-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,159 students
Rank: #22.
Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9822 Fallard Ct
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(240) 573-7250
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(240) 573-7250
Grades: K-12
| 1,486 students
Rank: #33.
Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12650 Brooke Ln
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 780-2100
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 780-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,257 students
Rank: #44.
International High School Largo
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
505 Largo Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 702-3810
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 702-3810
Grades: 9-12
| 389 students
20772, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Incarcerated Youth Center (Jacs) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
13400 Dille Dr
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 430-5828
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 430-5828
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 20772, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in 20772, MD include Frederick Douglass High School, Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter and Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in 20772?
4 public high schools are located in 20772.
What is the racial composition of students in 20772?
20772 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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