For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,058 students in Indian Head, MD.
The top-ranked public high school in Indian Head, MD is Henry E. Lackey High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indian Head, MD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Indian Head have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Indian Head, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Henry E. Lackey High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% 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 Indian Head, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henry E. Lackey High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Chicamuxen Rd
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5431
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5431
Gr: 9-12 | 1,058 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Indian Head, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Indian Head, MD include Henry E. Lackey High School.
How many public high schools are located in Indian Head?
1 public high schools are located in Indian Head.
What is the racial composition of students in Indian Head?
Indian Head public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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