For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,058 students in Indian Head, MD.
The top ranked public high school in Indian Head, MD is Henry E. Lackey High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indian Head, MD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Indian Head have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Indian Head, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Henry E. Lackey High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Indian Head, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Henry E. Lackey High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Chicamuxen Rd
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5431
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5431
Grades: 9-12
| 1,058 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Indian Head, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Indian Head, MD include Henry E. Lackey High School.
How many public high schools are located in Indian Head?
1 public high schools are located in Indian Head.
What is the racial composition of students in Indian Head?
Indian Head public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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