For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 8,407 students in Hyattsville, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hyattsville, MD are Thomas G. Pullen, Kenmoor Middle School and Judith P. Hoyer Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hyattsville, MD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Hyattsville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hyattsville, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas G. Pullen
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Brightseat Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-8160
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-8160
Gr: K-8 | 736 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Kenmoor Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2501 Kenmoor Dr
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-2300
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 914 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Judith P. Hoyer Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
929 Hill Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-4420
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-4420
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Hyattsville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6001 42nd Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20781
(301) 209-5830
Hyattsville, MD 20781
(301) 209-5830
Gr: 6-8 | 1,194 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Nicholas Orem Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6100 Editors Park Dr
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 853-0840
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 853-0840
Gr: 6-8 | 1,055 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Buck Lodge Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2611 Buck Lodge Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 431-6290
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 431-6290
Gr: 6-8 | 1,154 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Charles Carroll Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6130 Lamont Dr
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8640
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8640
Gr: 6-8 | 1,200 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
G. James Gholson Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Nalley Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 883-8390
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 883-8390
Gr: 6-8 | 749 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
8820 Riggs Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 952-6300
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 952-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,041 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Hyattsville, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1400 Nalley Ter
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1955
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1955
Gr: PK-6 | 227 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
3211 82nd Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1970
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1970
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Margaret Brent Regional Center (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
5816 Lamont Ter
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8780
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8780
Gr: K-8 | 58 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
7910 Scott Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-2320
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-2320
Gr: PK-6 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Northwestern Evening/saturday High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7000 Adelphi Road
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-1460
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-1460
Gr: Inquire with school
929 Hill Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-8870
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-8870
Gr: PK-6 | 404 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hyattsville, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hyattsville, MD include Thomas G. Pullen, Kenmoor Middle School and Judith P. Hoyer Montessori.
How many public middle schools are located in Hyattsville?
9 public middle schools are located in Hyattsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Hyattsville?
Hyattsville public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Hyattsville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hyattsville include: Nicholas Orem Middle School vs. Hyattsville Middle School, Hyattsville Middle School vs. Nicholas Orem Middle School, G. James Gholson Middle School vs. Kenmoor Middle School
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