Best Schools in Charles County, MD
Charles County, MD has a total of 47 schools including 8 high schools, 8 middle schools and 28 elementary schools. A total of 29,355 students attend Charles County, MD schools. On average, schools in Charles County score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Charles County underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Charles County, MD
Charles County, MD has 8 high schools with 9,561 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Charles County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Charles County exceed expectations.
1. La Plata High School
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Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1222 Students
2. North Point High School
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Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1867 Students
3. Westlake High School
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Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1229 Students
4. Maurice J. Mcdonough High School
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Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1087 Students
5. St. Charles High School
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Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1569 Students
6. Henry E. Lackey High School
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Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1042 Students
7. Thomas Stone High School
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Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1177 Students
Best Middle Schools in Charles County, MD
Charles County, MD has 8 middle schools with 6,209 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Charles County score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Charles County underperform expectations.
1. Piccowaxen Middle School
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Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students
2. Milton M. Somers Middle School
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Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 666 Students
3. Theodore G. Davis Middle School
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Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1043 Students
4. Matthew Henson Middle School
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Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 710 Students
5. John Hanson Middle School
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Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students
6. Mattawoman Middle School
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Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 934 Students
7. Benjamin Stoddert Middle School
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Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 925 Students
8. General Smallwood Middle School
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Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 543 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Charles County, MD
Charles County, MD has 28 elementary schools with 13,585 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Charles County score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Charles County underperform expectations.
1. Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School
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Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 637 Students
2. Dr. James Craik Elementary School
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Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students
3. T. C. Martin Elementary School
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Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 553 Students
4. Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School
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Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students
5. Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School
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Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 287 Students
6. Mary H. Matula Elementary School
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Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 551 Students
7. Mary B. Neal Elementary School
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Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 627 Students
8. Malcolm Elementary School
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Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 412 Students
9. William A. Diggs Elementary School
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Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 828 Students
10. C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School
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Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 575 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Charles County, MD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Charles County, MD has a total population of 166,617 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Charles County, 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 Charles County, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Charles County, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Charles County, 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 Charles County, MD Internet Health Assessment.
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