For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,161 students in the neighborhood of Greater Upper Marlboro, Upper Marlboro, MD.
The top ranked public high school in Greater Upper Marlboro is Frederick Douglass High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Greater Upper Marlboro, Upper Marlboro, MD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 56% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Greater Upper Marlboro, Upper Marlboro, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Frederick Douglass High School, with 92% 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 the neighborhood of Greater Upper Marlboro, Upper Marlboro, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frederick Douglass High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,182 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Greater Upper Marlboro, Upper Marlboro, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Greater Upper Marlboro, Upper Marlboro, MD include Frederick Douglass High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Greater Upper Marlboro, Upper Marlboro?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Greater Upper Marlboro, Upper Marlboro.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Greater Upper Marlboro, Upper Marlboro?
the neighborhood of Greater Upper Marlboro, Upper Marlboro 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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