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Best Schools in 20744, MD
20744, MD has 26 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 16 elementary) serving 13,165 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in 20744 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 20744, MD
The top high schools in 20744, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oxon Hill High
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Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1553 Students
2. Crossland High
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1082 Students
3. Friendly High
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 881 Students
4. Gwynn Park High
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1140 Students
5. Surrattsville High
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 772 Students
6. Potomac High
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Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1253 Students
Best Middle Schools in 20744, MD
The top middle schools in 20744, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oxon Hill Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 767 Students
2. Thurgood Marshall Middle School
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 704 Students
3. Isaac J. Gourdine Middle
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 567 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 20744, MD
The top elementary schools in 20744, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Valley View Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 350 Students
2. Indian Queen Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 295 Students
3. Fort Washington Forest Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 364 Students
4. Fort Foote Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 309 Students
5. Apple Grove Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 431 Students
6. Avalon Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 278 Students
7. Oxon Hill Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 237 Students
8. Allenwood Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 325 Students
9. J. Frank Dent Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 226 Students
10. Tayac Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 20744, MD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
20744, MD has a total population of 52,674 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 20744, 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 20744, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20744, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20744, 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 20744, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 20744, MD
How many schools are in 20744, MD?
20744, MD has 26 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 13,165 students in total.
How do schools in 20744 perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in 20744 score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in 20744 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20744?
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: 17%
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- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations