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Prince George's County Public Schools

Maryland · Public School District
199
Schools
131,133
Students
$21,751
Per-Pupil Spend
+52% nat'l
71.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+19pp vs nat'l
80.5%
Graduation Rate
-6.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Prince George's County Public Schools is a public school district in Maryland serving 131,133 students across 199 schools. It includes 138 elementary, 24 middle, 25 high schools, among them 9 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 80.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,751 is above average for a US public school district. 71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (199)
Elementary Schools138 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Accokeek AcademyKG–081,567
Adelphi ElementaryPK–06683
Allenwood ElementaryPK–05325
Andrew Jackson AcademyPK–08407
Apple Grove ElementaryPK–06431
Ardmore ElementaryPK–05417
Arrowhead ElementaryPK–05406
Avalon ElementaryPK–05278
Baden ElementaryPK–06226
Barack Obama ElementaryPK–05746
Barnaby Manor ElementaryPK–05442
Beacon Heights ElementaryPK–06381
Beltsville AcademyPK–081,102
Benjamin D. Foulois AcademyKG–08530
Berwyn Heights ElementaryKG–06480
Bladensburg ElementaryPK–06710
Bond Mill ElementaryKG–05481
Bradbury Heights ElementaryPK–06444
Brandywine ElementaryKG–05526
Calverton ElementaryPK–05836
Capitol Heights ElementaryPK–05289
Carmody Hills ElementaryPK–05443
Carole Highlands ElementaryPK–06484
Carrollton ElementaryPK–05580
Catherine T. Reed ElementaryPK–05472
Cesar Chavez ElementaryKG–05355
Cherokee Lane ElementaryPK–06619
Chillum ElementaryPK–05368
Clinton Grove ElementaryPK–05259
Columbia Park ElementaryPK–06498
Concord ElementaryPK–06275
Cool Spring ElementaryPK–06797
Cooper Lane ElementaryPK–06475
Cora L. Rice ElementaryPK–05526
Deerfield Run ElementaryPK–05577
District Heights ElementaryPK–05355
Dodge Park ElementaryPK–06522
Dora Kennedy French ImmersionKG–08679
Doswell E. Brooks ElementaryPK–06225
Edward M. Felegy ESPK–05726
Excel Academy Public CharterCharterKG–08349
Flintstone ElementaryPK–05384
Forest Heights ElementaryPK–06258
Fort Foote ElementaryPK–06309
Fort Washington Forest ElementaryPK–06364
Francis Scott Key ElementaryPK–05420
Francis T. Evans ElementaryPK–05350
Gaywood ElementaryPK–05497
Gladys Noon Spellman ElementaryPK–06483
Glassmanor ElementaryKG–05288
Glenarden Woods Elementary02–05448
Glenn Dale ElementaryKG–05504
Glenridge ElementaryPK–06769
Greenbelt ElementaryPK–05573
Heather Hills Elementary02–05346
High Bridge ElementaryKG–05342
Highland Park ElementaryPK–06271
Hillcrest Heights ElementaryPK–05406
Hollywood ElementaryPK–05484
Hyattsville ElementaryPK–05423
Imagine Andrews Public CharterCharterKG–08402
Imagine Foundations at Leeland PCSCharterKG–08490
Imagine Foundations at Morningside PCSCharterKG–08365
Imagine Lincoln Public CharterCharterKG–08377
Indian Queen ElementaryPK–06295
J. Frank Dent ElementaryPK–06226
James H. Harrison ElementaryPK–06302
James McHenry ElementaryPK–05693
James Ryder Randall ElementaryKG–05254
John H. Bayne ElementaryPK–05322
John Hanson MontessoriPK–08491
Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. ElementaryPK–06632
Judith P. Hoyer MontessoriPK–08352
Kenilworth ElementaryKG–05392
Kettering ElementaryPK–05407
Kingsford ElementaryPK–05448
Lake Arbor ElementaryPK–05545
Lamont ElementaryPK–05453
Langley Park/McCormick ElementaryPK–06756
Laurel ElementaryPK–05566
Legends Public Charter SchoolCharterKG–07794
Lewisdale ElementaryPK–05617
Longfields ElementaryPK–06295
Magnolia ElementaryPK–06434
Marlton ElementaryPK–05309
Mary Harris Mother Jones ElementaryPK–05984
Mattaponi ElementaryKG–05376
Maya Angelou French ImmersionKG–08392
Melwood ElementaryKG–05450
Montpelier ElementaryPK–05562
Mt Rainier ElementaryPK–06328
North Forestville ElementaryPK–05284
Northview ElementaryPK–05567
Oaklands ElementaryPK–05395
Overlook ElementaryPK–05328
Oxon Hill ElementaryPK–05237
Paint Branch ElementaryPK–06357
Panorama ElementaryPK–05568
Patuxent ElementaryPK–05289
Perrywood ElementaryKG–05517
Phyllis E. Williams ElementaryKG–05354
Pointer Ridge ElementaryKG–05318
Port Towns ElementaryPK–06955
Potomac Landing ElementaryPK–06422
Princeton ElementaryPK–05327
Ridgecrest ElementaryPK–06636
Riverdale ElementaryPK–05630
Robert Frost ElementaryKG–05268
Robert Goddard MontessoriPK–08481
Robert R. Gray ElementaryPK–08427
Rockledge ElementaryPK–05341
Rogers Heights ElementaryPK–06686
Rosa L. Parks ElementaryPK–06663
Rosaryville ElementaryPK–05454
Rose Valley ElementaryPK–05366
Samuel Chase ElementaryPK–05281
Samuel P. Massie AcademyPK–08520
Scotchtown Hills ElementaryPK–06612
Seabrook ElementaryPK–05316
Seat Pleasant ElementaryPK–06331
Springhill Lake ElementaryPK–05790
Suitland ElementaryPK–06519
Tayac ElementaryPK–05370
Templeton ElementaryPK–05799
Thomas G. Pullen SchoolKG–08735
Thomas S. Stone ElementaryPK–05432
Tulip Grove ElementaryKG–05370
University Park ElementaryPK–06437
Valley View ElementaryPK–05350
Vansville ElementaryPK–05635
Waldon Woods ElementaryPK–05529
Whitehall ElementaryKG–05566
William Beanes ElementaryPK–05382
William Paca ElementaryPK–05559
William W. Hall AcademyPK–08496
Woodmore ElementaryPK–05451
Woodridge ElementaryPK–06300
Yorktown ElementaryKG–05343
Middle Schools24 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Benjamin Stoddert Middle06–08560
Benjamin Tasker Middle School06–081,044
Buck Lodge Middle06–081,242
Charles Carroll Middle06–081,228
Drew Freeman Middle06–08833
Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle06–081,084
Ernest Everett Just Middle06–08795
G. James Gholson Middle06–08867
Greenbelt Middle06–081,342
Gwynn Park Middle06–08711
Hyattsville Middle06–08705
Isaac J. Gourdine Middle06–08567
James Madison Middle06–08873
Kenmoor Middle06–08929
Kettering Middle06–08915
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle06–08911
Nicholas Orem Middle06–081,138
Oxon Hill Middle06–08767
Samuel Ogle Middle06–08795
Stephen Decatur Middle06–08781
Thomas Johnson Middle06–081,274
Thurgood Marshall Middle School06–08704
Walker Mill Middle06–08693
William Wirt Middle06–081,246
High Schools25 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC09–12467
Bladensburg High09–122,164
Bowie High09–122,460
Central High09–12877
Charles Herbert Flowers High09–122,569
College Park AcademyCharter06–12692
Crossland High09–121,082
Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High09–122,257
Duval High09–122,503
Eleanor Roosevelt High09–122,526
Fairmont Heights High09–121,039
Frederick Douglass High09–121,159
Friendly High09–12881
Gwynn Park High09–121,140
High Point High09–123,003
International High School @ Langley Park09–12330
International High school @ Largo09–12389
Largo High09–12939
Laurel High09–122,134
Northwestern High09–122,346
Oxon Hill High09–121,553
Parkdale High09–122,561
Potomac High09–121,253
Suitland High09–121,834
Surrattsville High09–12772
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,751+52% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
37%
State
51.1%
Local (property tax)
36.8%
Federal
12.1%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (37%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
199
Schools
131,133
Students
71%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate80.5%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateMaryland →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $21,751 per pupil — 52% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 199 schools including 9 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 80.5%, graduation is 6.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
71% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Prince George's County Public Schools has 199 public schools, serving a total of 131,133 students.
What is the graduation rate for Prince George's County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 80.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Prince George's County Public Schools spend per student?
Prince George's County Public Schools spends $21,751 per pupil — 52% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Prince George's County Public Schools?
71% of students in Prince George's County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Yes — 9 of the 199 schools in Prince George's County Public Schools are charter schools.
What grade levels does Prince George's County Public Schools serve?
Prince George's County Public Schools serves grades PK through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Prince George's County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Prince George's County Public Schools is 41/100. 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.