For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,435 students in Hyattsville, MD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hyattsville, MD are Fairmont Heights High School and Northwestern High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hyattsville, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Hyattsville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Hyattsville, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fairmont Heights High School, with 81% 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 Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hyattsville, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairmont Heights High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Columbia Park Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1360
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1360
Gr: 9-12 | 1,054 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Northwestern High School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7000 Adelphi Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-1820
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-1820
Gr: 9-12 | 2,381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Hyattsville, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1400 Nalley Ter
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1955
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1955
Gr: PK-6 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
3211 82nd Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1970
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1970
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Margaret Brent Regional Center (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
5816 Lamont Ter
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8780
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8780
Gr: K-8 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
7910 Scott Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-2320
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-2320
Gr: PK-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Northwestern Evening/saturday High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7000 Adelphi Road
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-1460
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-1460
Gr: Inquire with school
929 Hill Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-8870
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-8870
Gr: PK-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hyattsville, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hyattsville, MD include Fairmont Heights High School and Northwestern High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hyattsville?
2 public high schools are located in Hyattsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Hyattsville?
Hyattsville public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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