Best high schools in Charles County Public Schools (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 7 schools in Charles County Public Schools, Maryland. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Maryland.
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- 169North Point High SchoolWaldorf · Public High54% Math proficiency · 1,960 students
- 268La Plata High SchoolLa Plata · Public High49% Math proficiency · 1,217 students
- 350Maurice J. McDonough High SchoolPomfret · Public High33% Math proficiency · 1,163 students
- 434St. Charles High SchoolWaldorf · Public High22% Math proficiency · 1,617 students
- 533Westlake High SchoolWaldorf · Public High24% Math proficiency · 1,216 students
- 633Thomas Stone High SchoolWaldorf · Public High21% Math proficiency · 1,230 students
- 729Henry E. Lackey High SchoolIndian Head · Public High22% Math proficiency · 1,033 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Point High School Waldorf · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 69.4 Top 25% | 54% Math proficiency | 1,960 |
| 2 | La Plata High School La Plata · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 67.9 Top 25% | 49% Math proficiency | 1,217 |
| 3 | Maurice J. McDonough High School Pomfret · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 49.7 Top 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 1,163 |
| 4 | St. Charles High School Waldorf · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 33.9 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 1,617 |
| 5 | Westlake High School Waldorf · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 33.1 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 1,216 |
| 6 | Thomas Stone High School Waldorf · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 32.8 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 1,230 |
| 7 | Henry E. Lackey High School Indian Head · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 28.9 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 1,033 |
North Point High School in Waldorf leads the 2025 list of high schools in Charles County Public Schools with a Success Index (US) of 69.4. Of the 7 schools shown, 7 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Maryland high schools rankings, every school on the Charles County Public Schools page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Charles County Public Schools?
North Point High School in Waldorf, Maryland ranks first among high schools in Charles County Public Schools with a Success Index (US) of 69.4 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,960).
How are high schools in Charles County Public Schools ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.