For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,339 students in Indian Head, MD.
The top ranked public schools in Indian Head, MD are Henry E. Lackey High School, J. C. Parks Elementary School and Matthew Henson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indian Head, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Indian Head have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 51爆料s 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
Rank: #22.
J. C. Parks Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3505 Livingston Rd
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-7444
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-7444
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: #33.
Matthew Henson Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3535 Livingston Rd
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-8550
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-8550
Grades: 6-8
| 675 students
Rank: #44.
General Smallwood Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4990 Indian Head Hwy
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5422
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5422
Grades: 6-8
| 501 students
Rank: #55.
Indian Head Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Indian Head Hwy
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5454
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5454
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Indian Head, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Indian Head, MD include Henry E. Lackey High School, J. C. Parks Elementary School and Matthew Henson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Indian Head?
5 public schools are located in Indian Head.
What is the racial composition of students in Indian Head?
Indian Head public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Indian Head are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Indian Head include: Matthew Henson Middle School vs. General Smallwood Middle School, Indian Head Elementary School vs. J. C. Parks Elementary School, General Smallwood Middle School vs. Matthew Henson Middle School
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