For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,837 students in 20874, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in 20874, MD are Northwest High School, Seneca Valley High School and Longview School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 20874 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in 20874, MD have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 20874 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northwest High School, with 96% 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 and Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20874, MD Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13501 Richter Farm Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-7100
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,386 students
Rank: #22.
Seneca Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19401 Crystal Rock Dr
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-6400
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,386 students
Rank: #33.
Longview School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13900 Bromfield Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 601-4830
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 601-4830
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 20874, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in 20874, MD include Northwest High School, Seneca Valley High School and Longview School.
How many public high schools are located in 20874?
3 public high schools are located in 20874.
What is the racial composition of students in 20874?
20874 public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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