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Best Charles County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 9,275 students in Charles County, MD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Charles County, MD are North Point High School, La Plata High School and Robert D. Stethem Educational Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charles County, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Charles County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Charles County, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Point High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 69% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Charles County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Point High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2500 Davis Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 753-1759
Gr: 9-12 | 1,960 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
La Plata High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6035 Radio Station Rd
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,217 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Robert D. Stethem Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7775 Marshall Corner Rd
Pomfret, MD 20675
(301) 932-1003
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #44.
Maurice J. Mcdonough High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7165 Marshall Corner Rd
Pomfret, MD 20675
(301) 934-2944
Gr: 9-12 | 1,163 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Henry E. Lackey High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 Chicamuxen Rd
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5431
Gr: 9-12 | 1,033 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Westlake High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 Middletown Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-8857
Gr: 9-12 | 1,216 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
St. Charles High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5305 Piney Church Rd
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 753-2090
Gr: 9-12 | 1,617 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Thomas Stone High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3785 Leonardtown Rd
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-2601
Gr: 9-12 | 1,230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Charles County, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Charles County, MD include North Point High School, La Plata High School and Robert D. Stethem Educational Center.
How many public high schools are located in Charles County?
8 public high schools are located in Charles County.
What is the racial composition of students in Charles County?
Charles County public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Charles County are often viewed compared to one another?

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