Paint Branch High
Reported Enrollment
2,135
students
District
Montgomery County Public Schools
County Context Score
69/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
14121 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD, 20866
School District
Montgomery County Public Schools
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 240048000890
- District ID
- 2400480
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
2,135 students
School Setting
Suburb: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Paint Branch High is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
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This district context includes 210 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Paint Branch High tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Montgomery County Public Schools, Montgomery County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Paint Branch High. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Montgomery County Public Schools.
2,135 students
Paint Branch High reports 2,135 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 26 other high schools in Montgomery County with enrollment data, 15 report fewer students and 11 report more. The peer median is 1,962 students.
27 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 2,012 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
210 district schools
Montgomery County Public Schools lists 137 primary, 40 middle, 27 high, 6 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
137
Middle
40
High
27
Other
6
Nearby context inside Montgomery County Public Schools
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School Profile FAQ
Is Paint Branch High a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Montgomery County Public Schools.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Paint Branch High?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Paint Branch High data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Paint Branch High with nearby schools?
Paint Branch High should be compared with 27 high schools in Montgomery County, plus other schools in Montgomery County Public Schools. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Paint Branch High?
Before using Paint Branch High in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Montgomery County Public Schools.
Part of Montgomery County Public Schools
Paint Branch High is one of 210 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 160,554 students across 210 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
210
Reported Enrollment
160,554
210 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Rosa M. Parks Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Lois P. Rockwell ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Dr. Sally K. Ride ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Thurgood Marshall ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Argyle Middle6–8 · MiddleProfile
- Roberto W. Clemente Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Stephen Knolls SchoolPK–12 · OtherListed only
- Forest Oak Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Rocky Hill Middle6–8 · MiddleProfile
- Neelsville Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
Similar Schools
Montgomery County Schools
County Context Score
69/100
County-level composite across 210 public schools
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.