For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,837 students in Germantown, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Germantown, MD are Northwest High School, Seneca Valley High School and Longview School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Germantown, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Germantown have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public high schools.
Germantown, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northwest 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 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Germantown, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13501 Richter Farm Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-7100
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,386 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Seneca Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19401 Crystal Rock Dr
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-6400
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Longview School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13900 Bromfield Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 601-4830
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 601-4830
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Germantown, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Germantown, MD include Northwest High School, Seneca Valley High School and Longview School.
How many public high schools are located in Germantown?
3 public high schools are located in Germantown.
What is the racial composition of students in Germantown?
Germantown public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Germantown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Germantown include: Seneca Valley High School vs. Northwest High School, Northwest High School vs. Seneca Valley High School
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