For the 2025 school year, there are 32 public elementary schools serving 18,486 students in Charles County School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Maryland.
Public Elementary Schools in Charles County School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
40 Schools
1,156 Schools
# Students
27,765 Students
615,932 Students
# Teachers
1,828 Teachers
44,217 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Charles County School District, 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.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 25 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Graduation Rate
91%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.74
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
14%
23%
% Black
58%
32%
% White
17%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,452 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,554. 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 $18,481. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$512 MM
$17,412 MM
Spending
$488 MM
$16,456 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,452
$19,554
Spending / Student
$17,559
$18,481
Best Charles County School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dr. James Craik Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7725 Marshall Corner Rd
Pomfret, MD 20675
(301) 934-4270
Pomfret, MD 20675
(301) 934-4270
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #22.
Robert D. Stethem Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7775 Marshall Corner Rd
Pomfret, MD 20675
(301) 932-1003
Pomfret, MD 20675
(301) 932-1003
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Mary H. Matula Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6025 Radio Station Rd
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-5412
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-5412
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #44.
Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Willow Ln
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-4687
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-4687
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #55.
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12872 Rock Point Rd
Newburg, MD 20664
(301) 934-4091
Newburg, MD 20664
(301) 934-4091
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #66.
Piccowaxen Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12834 Rock Point Rd
Newburg, MD 20664
(301) 934-1977
Newburg, MD 20664
(301) 934-1977
Grades: 6-8
| 615 students
Rank: #77.
C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4800 Lancaster Circle
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-9053
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-9053
Grades: PK-5
| 588 students
Rank: #88.
Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9275 Ironsides Rd
Nanjemoy, MD 20662
(301) 246-4383
Nanjemoy, MD 20662
(301) 246-4383
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #99.
Gale-bailey Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4740 Pisgah Marbury Rd
Marbury, MD 20658
(301) 743-5491
Marbury, MD 20658
(301) 743-5491
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #1010.
T. C. Martin Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6315 Olivers Shop Rd
Bryantown, MD 20617
(301) 274-3182
Bryantown, MD 20617
(301) 274-3182
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #1111.
Theodore G. Davis Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2495 Davis Road
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 753-2082
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 753-2082
Grades: 6-8
| 1,068 students
Rank: #1212.
Malcolm Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14760 Poplar Hill Rd
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-2691
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-2691
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #1313.
Milton M. Somers Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Willow Lane
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-4663
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-4663
Grades: 6-8
| 659 students
Rank: #1414.
William A. Diggs Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2615 Davis Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 753-2081
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 753-2081
Grades: PK-5
| 846 students
Rank: #1515.
William B. Wade Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Smallwood Dr W
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 932-4304
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 932-4304
Grades: PK-5
| 636 students
Rank: #1616.
Berry Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10155 Berry Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 638-2330
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 638-2330
Grades: PK-5
| 753 students
Rank: #1717.
J. C. Parks Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3505 Livingston Rd
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-7444
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-7444
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: #1818.
Mary B. Neal Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12105 St. George's Dr
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 638-2617
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 638-2617
Grades: PK-5
| 589 students
Rank: #1919.
Matthew Henson Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3535 Livingston Rd
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-8550
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-8550
Grades: 6-8
| 675 students
Rank: #2020.
Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
421 University Dr
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-1330
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-1330
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #2121.
Arthur Middleton Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1109 Copley Ave
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-3338
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-3338
Grades: PK-5
| 696 students
Rank: #2222.
Billingsley Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10069 Billingsley Road
White Plains, MD 20695
(301) 753-2088
White Plains, MD 20695
(301) 753-2088
Grades: PK-5
| 698 students
Rank: #2323.
General Smallwood Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4990 Indian Head Hwy
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5422
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5422
Grades: 6-8
| 501 students
Rank: #2424.
Indian Head Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Indian Head Hwy
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5454
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5454
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #2525.
Mattawoman Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10145 Berry Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-7708
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-7708
Grades: 6-8
| 887 students
Rank: #2626.
Daniel Of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2820 Jenifer School Ln
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 932-9603
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 932-9603
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #2727.
Eva Turner Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Bannister Cir
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-4828
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-4828
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #2828.
Benjamin Stoddert Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2040 Saint Thomas Dr
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-1334
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-1334
Grades: 6-8
| 919 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
J. P. Ryon Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12140 Vivian Adams Dr
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-3090
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-3090
Grades: PK-5
| 619 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
John Hanson Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3165 John Hanson Dr
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-4520
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-4520
Grades: 6-8
| 761 students
Rank: #3131.
Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 Stone Ave
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-3686
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-3686
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix International School Of The Arts
Charter School
95 Catalpa Dr
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 202-4159
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 202-4159
Grades: 6-8
| 167 students
Recent Articles
The 15 Biggest Failures of the American Public Education System
The world is in a constant state of change and those who fail to adjust fall behind. Unfortunately, the American public education system has not kept up with the times and is currently facing a number of serious problems. Keep reading to learn about the biggest failures affecting the modern U.S. public education system as well as some of the trends that could spark change.
Florida Governor Calls for More Funding for State鈥檚 Public School System
Florida Governor Rick Scott has introduced a state budget for next year that pumps one billion more dollars into the public school system. We鈥檒l look at his reasons for the increase and the responses to the proposal.
Can Your Child鈥檚 School Meet the National Standards?
The article discusses the challenges public schools face in meeting national educational standards. It examines current performance trends, identifies key issues affecting student achievement, and explores potential solutions for improving academic outcomes across U.S. public schools.
