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Charles County Public Schools

Maryland · Public School District
39
Schools
27,598
Students
$19,839
Per-Pupil Spend
+38% nat'l
47.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-5pp vs nat'l
95.0%
Graduation Rate
+8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Charles County Public Schools is a public school district in Maryland serving 27,598 students across 39 schools. It includes 22 elementary, 8 middle, 7 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,839 is above average for a US public school district. 47% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (39)
Elementary Schools22 schools
High Schools7 schools
Other Schools2 schools
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,839+38% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
44%
45%
State
44.3%
Local (property tax)
45.0%
Federal
10.7%

Funding is shared between state (44%) and local sources (45%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
39
Schools
27,598
Students
47%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.0%
Opportunity Score42/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.0% graduation rate — 8.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $19,839 per pupil — 38% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 39 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Charles County Public Schools?
Charles County Public Schools has 39 public schools, serving a total of 27,598 students.
What is the graduation rate for Charles County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Charles County Public Schools spend per student?
Charles County Public Schools spends $19,839 per pupil — 38% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Charles County Public Schools?
47% of students in Charles County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Charles County Public Schools?
No, Charles County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Charles County Public Schools serve?
Charles County Public Schools serves grades PK through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Charles County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Charles County Public Schools is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.