Schools in Lanham, Maryland (2025)
8 schools · 7,129 students · 7 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 610.
Lanham, in Maryland, has 8 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 7,129 students. By level there are 6 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle; by sector 7 public, 1 charter.
The median Enrollment across Lanham's schools is 610, above the Maryland median of 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
8 of the 8 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Glenarden Woods Elementary (77.9, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Legends Public Charter School (29.7, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Duval High (22.9, lower 50% of high schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Duval High (2,522 students), Thomas Johnson Middle (1,180 students), Legends Public Charter School (897 students).
Ranked schools in Lanham
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Maryland.
- 178Glenarden Woods ElementaryLanham · Public Elementary84% Math proficiency · 516 students
- 230Legends Public Charter SchoolLanham · Charter Elementary65.8% Free/reduced-price lunch · 897 students
- 323Duval HighLanham · Public High19% Math proficiency · 2,522 students
- 422James McHenry ElementaryLanham · Public Elementary18% Math proficiency · 610 students
- 520Catherine T. Reed ElementaryLanham · Public Elementary14% Math proficiency · 437 students
- 618Gaywood ElementaryLanham · Public Elementary18% Math proficiency · 525 students
- 718Magnolia ElementaryLanham · Public Elementary21% Math proficiency · 442 students
- 812Thomas Johnson MiddleLanham · Public Middle9% Math proficiency · 1,180 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glenarden Woods Elementary Lanham · Elementary · Grades 2–5 | Public | 77.9 Top 25% | 84% Math proficiency | 516 |
| 2 | Legends Public Charter School Lanham · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 29.7 Lower 50% | 65.8% Free/reduced-price lunch | 897 |
| 3 | Duval High Lanham · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 22.9 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 2,522 |
| 4 | James McHenry Elementary Lanham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 21.5 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 610 |
| 5 | Catherine T. Reed Elementary Lanham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 20.2 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 437 |
| 6 | Gaywood Elementary Lanham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 18.1 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 525 |
| 7 | Magnolia Elementary Lanham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17.9 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 442 |
| 8 | Thomas Johnson Middle Lanham · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 12.1 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 1,180 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Lanham?
Glenarden Woods Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Lanham with a Success Index (US) of 77.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Lanham?
Lanham has 8 schools (6 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle) educating 7,129 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Lanham?
The median Enrollment across schools in Lanham is 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.