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Charles County Public Schools

Charles County, Maryland

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

39

public schools

Total Enrollment

27,598

students

School Districts

1

district

Directory guide

How to use the Charles County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Maryland; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Charles County has one district entry in this county file: Charles County Public Schools. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.

Community spread

School records are spread across 9 listed communities. Waldorf has the most listed schools, with 20 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 22 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

8 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

39

in Charles County

Reported Enrollment

27,598

39 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary22
Middle8
High7
Other2

1 School District in Charles County

Charles County Public Schools

39 schools
27,598 students enrolled

39 Public Schools in Charles County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 8 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 39 matching schools

North Point High School

Charles County Public Schools

Waldorf, 20603 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,867 students

St. Charles High School

Charles County Public Schools

Waldorf, 20602 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,569 students

Westlake High School

Charles County Public Schools

Waldorf, 20603 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,229 students

La Plata High School

Charles County Public Schools

La Plata, 20646 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,222 students

Thomas Stone High School

Charles County Public Schools

Waldorf, 20601 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,177 students

Maurice J. McDonough High School

Charles County Public Schools

Pomfret, 20675 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,087 students

Theodore G. Davis Middle School

Charles County Public Schools

Waldorf, 20603 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle1,043 students

Henry E. Lackey High School

Charles County Public Schools

Indian Head, 20640 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,042 students

Mattawoman Middle School

Charles County Public Schools

Waldorf, 20603 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle934 students

Benjamin Stoddert Middle School

Charles County Public Schools

Waldorf, 20602 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle925 students

William A. Diggs Elementary School

Charles County Public Schools

Waldorf, 20603 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary828 students

John Hanson Middle School

Charles County Public Schools

Waldorf, 20601 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle772 students

Berry Elementary School

Charles County Public Schools

Waldorf, 20603 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary721 students

Matthew Henson Middle School

Charles County Public Schools

Indian Head, 20640 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle710 students

Billingsley Elementary School

Charles County Public Schools

White Plains, 20695 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary677 students

Milton M. Somers Middle School

Charles County Public Schools

La Plata, 20646 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle666 students

William B. Wade Elementary School

Charles County Public Schools

Waldorf, 20603 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary642 students

J. P. Ryon Elementary School

Charles County Public Schools

Waldorf, 20601 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary640 students

J. C. Parks Elementary School

Charles County Public Schools

Indian Head, 20640 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary638 students

Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School

Charles County Public Schools

La Plata, 20646 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary637 students

Charles County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Charles County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Maryland. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Charles County public school directory?

The directory lists 39 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Charles County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Charles County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Charles County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 8 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Charles County?

This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.

← Back to Charles County Education OverviewCounty school score: 83/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.