Below Average
#1036 of 1,363 schools in MD
Potomac High
High School · Prince George's County Public Schools · Oxon Hill, MD
A Prince George's County Public Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
5211 Boydell Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
- Math 5% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Potomac High score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Potomac High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,649
Median home value
$351,500
Median rent
$1,564/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
43.5%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20745; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 495 | Compare → |
| National Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| Bard HS Early College Dc (bard Dc)Enrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Ballou HSEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 585 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Prince George's County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 199
- Rank in district
- #120 of 194
- District spending per student
- $19,789NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Potomac High is listed in Prince George's County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Potomac High
Potomac High is a public high school in Oxon Hill, MD, part of Prince George's County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,183 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,036 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Potomac High
What grades does Potomac High serve?
Potomac High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Potomac High?
Potomac High has an enrollment of approximately 1,183 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potomac High?
The student-teacher ratio at Potomac High is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Potomac High rank in MD?
Potomac High ranks #1,036 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Potomac High's MySchoolScout rating?
Potomac High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Potomac High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Potomac High has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Potomac High a charter school?
No, Potomac High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Potomac High a Title I school?
No, Potomac High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Potomac High?
74.1% of students at Potomac High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,183
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 82
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince George's County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.5%
- Phone
- (301) 702-3900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 20745)
- 29,518
- Area average commute
- 34.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20745; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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