Charles County Public Schools School District
School District · La Plata, Maryland
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
38
22 elem, 8 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,415
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
38
22 elem, 8 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,415
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
How this district compares
Maryland rank
#24 of 24
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Maryland avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,415
$875 vs Maryland median
District size
27,765 students
Larger than Maryland median
About Charles County Public Schools
Charles County Public Schools is a La Plata, Maryland school district serving 38 schools. The district educates 27,765 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1. The district invests $17,415 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Charles County Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Gale-bailey Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Charles County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 23.3% and ELA proficiency of 38.0%.
The district includes 22 elementary schools , 8 middle schools , and 7 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Charles County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Charles County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Charles County Public Schools
38 schools Elementary Schools 22
Middle Schools 8
High Schools 7
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Maryland
- City
- La Plata
- Total Enrollment
- 27,765
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,838
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Charles County Public Schools?
Charles County Public Schools has 38 schools in total — 22 elementary, 8 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Charles County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Charles County Public Schools is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Charles County Public Schools?
Charles County Public Schools spends $17,415 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Charles County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Charles County Public Schools is 15.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Charles County Public Schools?
Gale-bailey Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Charles County Public Schools with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Charles County Public Schools?
Across schools in Charles County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Charles County Public Schools compare to other districts in Maryland?
Charles County Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 38 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Maryland by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 23.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Charles County Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Dorchester County Public Schools (13)
- Garrett County Public Schools (12)
- Caroline County Public Schools (10)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Maryland Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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