For the 2025 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 (2025)
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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