For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 803 students in 20743, MD.
The top ranked public high school in 20743, MD is Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» high school in zipcode 20743 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in 20743, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» high school in zipcode 20743 have a Graduation Rate of 55%, which is less than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with 55% 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 20743, MD ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Cabin Branch Rd
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 499-7080
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 499-7080
Gr: 9-12 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
20743, Maryland ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4400 Shell St
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0460
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0460
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
6181 Central Ave
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-4034
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-4034
Gr: PK | 294 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 20743, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in 20743, MD include Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in 20743?
1 public high schools are located in 20743.
What is the racial composition of students in 20743?
20743 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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