For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,821 students in Bowie, MD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Bowie, MD are Bowie High School, C. Elizabeth Rieg and Tall Oaks High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bowie, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Bowie have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Bowie, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bowie High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Bowie, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bowie High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15200 Annapolis Rd
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2600
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,534 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
C. Elizabeth Rieg
Special Education School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15542 Peach Walker Dr
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 390-0200
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 390-0200
Gr: K-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Tall Oaks High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2112 Church Rd
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 390-0230
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 390-0230
Gr: 11-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Annapolis Road Academy
Alternative School
2112 Church Rd
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 209-3580
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 209-3580
Gr: 9-10 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bowie, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bowie, MD include Bowie High School, C. Elizabeth Rieg and Tall Oaks High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bowie?
4 public high schools are located in Bowie.
What is the racial composition of students in Bowie?
Bowie public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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