For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,768 students in Suitland, MD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Suitland, MD are Green Valley At Edgar Allan Poe and Suitland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Suitland, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Suitland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Suitland, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Suitland High School, with 70% 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 Suitland, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Valley At Edgar Allan Poe
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 Shadyside Ave
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-3100
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-3100
Gr: 7-10 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Suitland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Silver Hill Rd
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-0500
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-0500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,719 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Suitland, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4601 Beauford Rd
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-0300
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-0300
Gr: K-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Edgar Allan Poe Alternative Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2001 Shadyside Ave
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-3100
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
6311 Randolph Rd
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-0535
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-0535
Gr: PK-6 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Suitland, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Suitland, MD include Green Valley At Edgar Allan Poe and Suitland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Suitland?
2 public high schools are located in Suitland.
What is the racial composition of students in Suitland?
Suitland 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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