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Prince George's County Schools & Education

Prince George's County, Maryland

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

School Score

49/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

76.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

76.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.4%

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,864

National avg $13,239

State avg $10,395

School Score

49/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 72/100

State Score Position

#23

of 24 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Prince George's County

Measured School Summary

Prince George's County has midrange measured school signals (score: 49/100) with a graduation rate of 76.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

Prince George's County spends $10,864 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 32% below the Maryland average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 13.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Prince George's County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

199 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

49/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #23 of 24 Maryland counties with school score data.

Completion

76.0%

13.4 pts below the state average

Funding context

$10,864

$469 above the state average

School coverage

199

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Prince George's County has 199 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Prince George's County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

Prince George's County Public Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 199 of 199 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#23

of 24 Maryland counties with school score data. The county score is 23 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Prince George's County Public Schools

Elementary to high school visible

131,133 students

Elementary 138Middle 24High 25Other 12

199 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Prince George's County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 199 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Prince George's County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Prince George's County, Maryland

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A massive educational network in Prince George's

The county manages a vast infrastructure of 199 public schools, including 138 elementary, 24 middle, and 25 high schools. This single-district system serves 131,133 students, making it one of the largest in the state. Specialized facilities like seven special education schools and two alternative centers round out the landscape.

Prince George's County Public Schools at a glance

Prince George's County Public Schools operates the entire local system with a focus on large-scale enrollment. The district hosts nine charter schools, which represent about 4.5% of the total school count. These schools provide alternative educational pathways within the public framework for over 131,000 students.

A predominantly suburban school experience

With 193 schools located in suburban settings, the county offers a consistent environment for its 669-student average school size. High Point High is the largest facility, housing 3,003 students in a 9-12 setting. While most schools are suburban, six rural schools provide a different pace for families on the county's edges.

School Overview

Total Schools

199

in Prince George's County

Reported Enrollment

131,133

199 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

9

5% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary138
Middle24
High25
Other12

1 School District in Prince George's County

Prince George's County Public Schools

Guide
199 schools
131,133 students enrolled
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199 Public Schools in Prince George's County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 32 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 199 matching schools

High Point High

Prince George's County Public Schools

Beltsville, 20705 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,003 students

Charles Herbert Flowers High

Prince George's County Public Schools

Springdale, 20774 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,569 students

Parkdale High

Prince George's County Public Schools

Riverdale, 20737 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,561 students

Eleanor Roosevelt High

Prince George's County Public Schools

Greenbelt, 20770 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,526 students

Duval High

Prince George's County Public Schools

Lanham, 20706 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,503 students

Bowie High

Prince George's County Public Schools

Bowie, 20715 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,460 students

Northwestern High

Prince George's County Public Schools

Hyattsville, 20782 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,346 students

Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High

Prince George's County Public Schools

Upper Marlboro, 20772 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,257 students

Bladensburg High

Prince George's County Public Schools

Bladensburg, 20710 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,164 students

Laurel High

Prince George's County Public Schools

Laurel, 20707 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,134 students

Suitland High

Prince George's County Public Schools

Suitland, 20746 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,834 students

Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter

Prince George's County Public Schools

Laurel, 20707 / Suburb: Large

ProfileKG–12Charter1,684 students

Accokeek Academy

Prince George's County Public Schools

Accokeek, 20607 / Rural: Fringe

ProfileKG–8Primary1,567 students

Oxon Hill High

Prince George's County Public Schools

Oxon Hill, 20745 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,553 students

Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter

Prince George's County Public Schools

Upper Marlboro, 20772 / Suburb: Large

ProfileKG–12Charter1,486 students

Greenbelt Middle

Prince George's County Public Schools

Greenbelt, 20770 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,342 students

Thomas Johnson Middle

Prince George's County Public Schools

Lanham, 20706 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,274 students

Potomac High

Prince George's County Public Schools

Oxon Hill, 20745 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,253 students

William Wirt Middle

Prince George's County Public Schools

Riverdale, 20737 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,246 students

Buck Lodge Middle

Prince George's County Public Schools

Adelphi, 20783 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,242 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

12 more profiles

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$10,864

State avg $10,395

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Maryland counties have the highest graduation rates?
Calvert County (96.0%), Carroll County (96.0%), and Queen Anne's County (96.0%) currently lead Maryland among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Maryland?
Across Maryland counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $10,395. The highest current county values are Worcester County ($12,869), Somerset County ($11,870), and Baltimore city ($11,733). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Prince George's County?
Prince George's County has a school score of 49/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Prince George's County?
The high school graduation rate in Prince George's County is 76.0%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Prince George's County spend per student?
Prince George's County spends $10,864 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Prince George's County, Maryland — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Prince George's County, Maryland?

The county manages a vast infrastructure of 199 public schools, including 138 elementary, 24 middle, and 25 high schools. This single-district system serves 131,133 students, making it one of the largest in the state. Specialized facilities like seven special education schools and two alternative centers round out the landscape.

What are the major school districts in Prince George's County, Maryland?

Prince George's County Public Schools operates the entire local system with a focus on large-scale enrollment. The district hosts nine charter schools, which represent about 4.5% of the total school count. These schools provide alternative educational pathways within the public framework for over 131,000 students.

What is the school experience like in Prince George's County?

With 193 schools located in suburban settings, the county offers a consistent environment for its 669-student average school size. High Point High is the largest facility, housing 3,003 students in a 9-12 setting. While most schools are suburban, six rural schools provide a different pace for families on the county's edges.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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