For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,484 students in Lanham, MD.
The top-ranked public high school in Lanham, MD is Duval High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lanham, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Lanham have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Lanham, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Duval High School, with 73% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Lanham, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Duval High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9880 Good Luck Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8600
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,484 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Howard B. Owens Science Center
Alternative School
9601 Greenbelt Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8750
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8750
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lanham, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lanham, MD include Duval High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lanham?
2 public high schools are located in Lanham.
What is the racial composition of students in Lanham?
Lanham public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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