For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,115 students in Burtonsville, MD.
The top-ranked public high school in Burtonsville, MD is Paint Branch High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burtonsville, MD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Burtonsville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Burtonsville, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Paint Branch 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 97% 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 Burtonsville, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paint Branch High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14121 Old Columbia Pike
Burtonsville, MD 20866
(301) 388-9900
Burtonsville, MD 20866
(301) 388-9900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,115 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Burtonsville, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Burtonsville, MD include Paint Branch High School.
How many public high schools are located in Burtonsville?
1 public high schools are located in Burtonsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Burtonsville?
Burtonsville public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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