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Charles County Public Schools

5980 Radio Station Road
La Plata, MD 20646
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 40 public schools serving 27,765 students in Charles County Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
Public Schools in Charles County Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
40 Schools
1,412 Schools
# Students
27,765 Students
890,359 Students
# Teachers
1,828 Teachers
61,620 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Charles County Public Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MD)
#19 out of 25 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
20%
27%
38%
45%
26%
36%
91%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.74
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
14%
23%
% Black
58%
33%
% White
17%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,452 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,556. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,559 is less than the state median of $18,483. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MD)
Total Revenue
$512 MM
$17,412 MM
Spending
$488 MM
$16,456 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,452
$19,556
Spending / Student
$17,559
$18,483

Best Charles County Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Point High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2500 Davis Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 753-1759
Gr: 9-12 | 1,914 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
La Plata High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6035 Radio Station Rd
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,217 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Dr. James Craik Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7725 Marshall Corner Rd
Pomfret, MD 20675
(301) 934-4270
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Robert D. Stethem Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7775 Marshall Corner Rd
Pomfret, MD 20675
(301) 932-1003
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #55.
Mary H. Matula Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6025 Radio Station Rd
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-5412
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Willow Ln
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-4687
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12872 Rock Point Rd
Newburg, MD 20664
(301) 934-4091
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Piccowaxen Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12834 Rock Point Rd
Newburg, MD 20664
(301) 934-1977
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4800 Lancaster Circle
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-9053
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9275 Ironsides Rd
Nanjemoy, MD 20662
(301) 246-4383
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1111.
Gale-bailey Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4740 Pisgah Marbury Rd
Marbury, MD 20658
(301) 743-5491
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1212.
Maurice J. Mcdonough High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7165 Marshall Corner Rd
Pomfret, MD 20675
(301) 934-2944
Gr: 9-12 | 1,130 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1313.
T. C. Martin Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6315 Olivers Shop Rd
Bryantown, MD 20617
(301) 274-3182
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1414.
Theodore G. Davis Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2495 Davis Road
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 753-2082
Gr: 6-8 | 1,068 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1515.
Malcolm Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14760 Poplar Hill Rd
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-2691
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1616.
Milton M. Somers Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Willow Lane
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-4663
Gr: 6-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1717.
F. B. Gwynn Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5998 Radio Station Rd
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-3884
Gr: PK | 4 students
Rank: #1818.
William A. Diggs Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2615 Davis Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 753-2081
Gr: PK-5 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1919.
William B. Wade Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Smallwood Dr W
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 932-4304
Gr: PK-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2020.
Berry Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10155 Berry Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 638-2330
Gr: PK-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2121.
J. C. Parks Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3505 Livingston Rd
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-7444
Gr: PK-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2222.
Henry E. Lackey High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 Chicamuxen Rd
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5431
Gr: 9-12 | 1,058 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2323.
Mary B. Neal Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12105 St. George's Dr
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 638-2617
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2424.
Westlake High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 Middletown Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-8857
Gr: 9-12 | 1,185 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
St. Charles High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5305 Piney Church Rd
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 753-2090
Gr: 9-12 | 1,598 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2626.
Matthew Henson Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3535 Livingston Rd
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-8550
Gr: 6-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2727.
Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
421 University Dr
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-1330
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2828.
Thomas Stone High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3785 Leonardtown Rd
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-2601
Gr: 9-12 | 1,173 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2929.
Arthur Middleton Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1109 Copley Ave
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-3338
Gr: PK-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3030.
Billingsley Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10069 Billingsley Road
White Plains, MD 20695
(301) 753-2088
Gr: PK-5 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3131.
General Smallwood Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4990 Indian Head Hwy
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5422
Gr: 6-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3232.
Indian Head Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 Indian Head Hwy
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5454
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3333.
Mattawoman Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10145 Berry Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-7708
Gr: 6-8 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3434.
Daniel Of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2820 Jenifer School Ln
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 932-9603
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3535.
Eva Turner Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Bannister Cir
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-4828
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Charles County Public Schools?
Charles County Public Schools manages 40 public schools serving 27,765 students.
What is the rank of Charles County Public Schools?
Charles County Public Schools is ranked #19 out of 25 school districts in Maryland (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Charles County Public Schools?
58% of Charles County Public Schools students are Black, 17% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Charles County Public Schools?
Charles County Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 15:1.
What is Charles County Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,559 is less than the state median of $18,483. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 40 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 27,765 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in MD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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