Best High Schools in 20742, MD

High schools
3
Students
7,910
Avg actual
24%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in 20742, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Parkdale High

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2561 Students

2. Northwestern High

D

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2346 Students

3. High Point High

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3003 Students

Best Middle Schools in 20742, MD

Middle schools
1
Students
1,242
Avg actual
14%
Avg projected
16%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 20742, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Buck Lodge Middle

F

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1242 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 20742, MD

Elementary schools
2
Students
976
Avg actual
20%
Avg projected
16%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 20742, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Cherokee Lane Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 619 Students

2. Paint Branch Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 357 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 20742, MD

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

20742, MD has a total population of 9,520 with 94% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 56% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 20742, MD

10,128

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

56%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 20742, MD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

16.10 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.09 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

14.01 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20742, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20742, MD.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

63 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 20742, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 20742, MD

How many schools are in 20742, MD?

20742, MD has 6 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 10,128 students in total.

How do schools in 20742 perform on state tests?

On average, 6 schools in 20742 score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in 20742 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20742?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual: 17%
  • Projected: 18%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
20782, MD

  • Actual: 20%
  • Projected: 20%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
20903, MD

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
20737, MD

  • Actual: 21%
  • Projected: 20%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
20781, MD

  • Actual: 18%
  • Projected: 20%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
20912, MD

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
20770, MD

  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
20712, MD

  • Actual: 16%
  • Projected: 19%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
20722, MD

  • Actual: 19%
  • Projected: 18%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations