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Best Schools in 20743, MD
20743, MD has 22 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 15,039 students. On average they score 19% on state proficiency tests against a projected 16%, so schools in 20743 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 20743, MD
The top high schools in 20743, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Largo High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 939 Students
2. Bladensburg High
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2164 Students
3. Suitland High
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1834 Students
4. Fairmont Heights High
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1039 Students
5. Central High
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 877 Students
Best Middle Schools in 20743, MD
The top middle schools in 20743, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walker Mill Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 693 Students
2. Kettering Middle
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 915 Students
3. G. James Gholson Middle
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 867 Students
4. Drew Freeman Middle
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 833 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 20743, MD
The top elementary schools in 20743, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Capitol Heights Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students
2. Robert R. Gray Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 427 Students
3. Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 483 Students
4. Arrowhead Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 406 Students
5. William W. Hall Academy
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 496 Students
6. Doswell E. Brooks Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 225 Students
7. Carmody Hills Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
8. John H. Bayne Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 322 Students
9. Highland Park Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 271 Students
10. Bradbury Heights Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 444 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 20743, MD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
20743, MD has a total population of 40,364 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 20743, MD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 20743, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.80 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20743, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20743, MD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 20743, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 20743, MD
How many schools are in 20743, MD?
20743, MD has 22 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 15,039 students in total.
How do schools in 20743 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 20743 score 19% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 16%, so on average schools in 20743 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20743?
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: 16%
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- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 18%
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- Projected: 18%
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