For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,054 students in 20785, MD.
The top ranked public high school in 20785, MD is Fairmont Heights High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 20785 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in 20785, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 20785 have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fairmont Heights High School, with 79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20785, MD Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairmont Heights High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Columbia Park Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1360
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1360
Grades: 9-12
| 1,054 students
20785, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1400 Nalley Ter
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1955
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1955
Grades: PK-6
| 227 students
3211 82nd Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1970
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1970
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
7910 Scott Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-2320
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-2320
Grades: PK-6
| 296 students
929 Hill Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-8870
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-8870
Grades: PK-6
| 404 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 20785, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in 20785, MD include Fairmont Heights High School.
How many public high schools are located in 20785?
1 public high schools are located in 20785.
What is the racial composition of students in 20785?
20785 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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