For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,203 students in Potomac, MD. The top ranked public high school in Potomac, MD is Winston Churchill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Potomac, MD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Potomac have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Maryland public high schools.
Potomac, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Winston Churchill High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Potomac, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winston Churchill High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11300 Gainsborough Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-5400
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,203 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Potomac, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Potomac, MD include Winston Churchill High School. Potomac has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Maryland.
How many public high schools are located in Potomac?
1 public high schools are located in Potomac.
What is the racial composition of students in Potomac?
Potomac public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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