For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,917 students in Capitol Heights, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Capitol Heights, MD are Walker Mill Middle School, Robert R. Gray Elementary School and William W. Hall Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Capitol Heights, MD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Capitol Heights have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Capitol Heights, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walker Mill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Karen Blvd
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-4055
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-4055
Grades: 6-8
| 1,049 students
Rank: #22.
Robert R. Gray Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4949 Addison Rd
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 636-8400
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 636-8400
Grades: PK-8
| 353 students
Rank: #33.
William W. Hall Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Marlboro Pk
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-2933
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-2933
Grades: PK-8
| 515 students
Capitol Heights, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4400 Shell St
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0460
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0460
Grades: PK-6
| 275 students
6181 Central Ave
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-4034
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-4034
Grades: PK
| 294 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Capitol Heights, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Capitol Heights, MD include Walker Mill Middle School, Robert R. Gray Elementary School and William W. Hall Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Capitol Heights?
3 public middle schools are located in Capitol Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Capitol Heights?
Capitol Heights public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Capitol Heights are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Capitol Heights include: William W. Hall Academy vs. Walker Mill Middle School
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