Thomas Stone High School

3785 Leonardtown Rd
Waldorf, MD 20601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,177 students in grades 9-12, Thomas Stone High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,177 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 88% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Thomas Stone High School's student population of 1,177 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,177 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Thomas Stone High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Stone High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#847 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Thomas Stone High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thomas Stone High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thomas Stone High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Thomas Stone High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
20%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Thomas Stone High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
62%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Thomas Stone High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
9%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Thomas Stone High School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Thomas Stone High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
88%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Thomas Stone High School and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thomas Stone High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thomas Stone High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomas Stone High School's ranking?
Thomas Stone High School is ranked #847 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Thomas Stone High School often compared to?
Thomas Stone High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Point High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomas Stone High School?
The graduation rate of Thomas Stone High School is 88%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Thomas Stone High School?
1,177 students attend Thomas Stone High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Thomas Stone High School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Stone High School?
Thomas Stone High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas Stone High School offer ?
Thomas Stone High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Stone High School part of?
Thomas Stone High School is part of Charles County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,177 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 88% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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