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#1216 of 1,363 schools in MD

Surrattsville High

High School · Prince George's County Public Schools · Clinton, MD

A Prince George's County Public Schools high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

6101 Garden Dr, Clinton, MD 20735

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% vs MD 51% (2025)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.3% (2025 MCAP)
Reading vs. State Avg-15.8 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2025 MCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2025 MCAP)
vs. Expected-6.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
College Readiness4.6Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation5.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$19,789
Chronic Absenteeism53.2%

Students at Surrattsville High score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
66%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
42%
2025
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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 27 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

68.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Surrattsville High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$123,125

Median home value

$401,000

Median rent

$1,915/mo

College educated

32.6%

Homeownership

91.6%

Poverty rate

8.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20735; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics11sports offered
5 boys'·6 girls'·11 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Independent Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–110.6 mi125Compare →
Grace Brethren Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privateK–120.7 mi385Compare →
Crossland HighEnrollment path unverified5.79–122.7 mi1,202Compare →
Fellowship Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–123.7 mi19Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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
#168 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

Surrattsville High is listed in Prince George's County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Surrattsville High

Surrattsville High is a public high school in Clinton, MD, part of Prince George's County Public Schools, serving approximately 780 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,216 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Surrattsville High

What grades does Surrattsville High serve?

Surrattsville High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Surrattsville High?

Surrattsville High has an enrollment of approximately 780 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Surrattsville High?

The student-teacher ratio at Surrattsville High is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Surrattsville High rank in MD?

Surrattsville High ranks #1,216 of 1,363 schools in MD.

What is Surrattsville High's MySchoolScout rating?

Surrattsville High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Surrattsville High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Surrattsville High has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Surrattsville High a charter school?

No, Surrattsville High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Surrattsville High a Title I school?

No, Surrattsville High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Surrattsville High?

68.5% of students at Surrattsville 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
780
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Prince George's County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.2%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 20735)
37,926
Area average commute
38.3 min
Area median age
45.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 20735; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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