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%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#847 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
20%
22%
Black
62%
33%
White
9%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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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