Best Schools in Leon, MD
Leon, MD has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 8,232 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Leon meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Leon, MD
The top high schools in Leon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southern High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1066 Students
2. Frederick Douglass High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1159 Students
3. Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2257 Students
Best Middle Schools in Leon, MD
The top middle schools in Leon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southern Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
2. Gwynn Park Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 711 Students
3. James Madison Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 873 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Leon, MD
The top elementary schools in Leon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mattaponi Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 376 Students
2. Traceys Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
3. Patuxent Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students
4. Marlton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 309 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Leon, MD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Leon, MD has a total population of 291 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Leon, 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 Leon, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Leon, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Leon, 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 Leon, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Leon, MD
How many schools are in Leon, MD?
Leon, MD has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 8,232 students in total.
How do schools in Leon perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Leon score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Leon meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Leon?
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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