For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,314 students in 20772, MD.
The top-ranked public high schools in 20772, MD are Frederick Douglass High School, Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter and Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 20772 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in 20772, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 20772 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20772, MD Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frederick Douglass High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Croom Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 952-2400
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 952-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,182 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9822 Fallard Ct
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(240) 573-7250
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(240) 573-7250
Gr: K-12 | 1,500 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12650 Brooke Ln
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 780-2100
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 780-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,270 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
International High School Largo
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
505 Largo Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 702-3810
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 702-3810
Gr: 9-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
20772, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Incarcerated Youth Center (Jacs) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
13400 Dille Dr
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 430-5828
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 430-5828
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 20772, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in 20772, MD include Frederick Douglass High School, Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter and Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in 20772?
4 public high schools are located in 20772.
What is the racial composition of students in 20772?
20772 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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