Prince George's County Public Schools serves 133,427 students across 208 schools in a suburban Maryland setting, representing a 3.6% enrollment increase from the prior year. The district operates 138 elementary, 24 middle, and 25 high schools with 9,027 teachers, resulting in a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio.
Academic performance metrics show significant gaps relative to Maryland state averages. Math proficiency stands at 13.1% compared to the state average of 26.6%, while reading proficiency reaches 38.3% against 51.3% statewide. The graduation rate of 79.0% trails the state average of 89.2%. Chronic absenteeism affects 30.2% of students.
The student population reflects substantial economic and linguistic diversity. Approximately 61.0% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, 26.3% are English learners, and 11.6% receive special education services. Racial composition includes 50.1% Black, 41.2% Hispanic, 3.8% White, and 2.8% Asian students.
Financially, the district operates with per-pupil spending of $10,719, slightly above the state average of $10,302. The total budget of $2.646 billion derives from federal funding (6.2%), state support (54.6%), and local revenue (39.2%). This funding structure indicates substantial reliance on state resources while maintaining above-average per-pupil expenditure despite serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged student body with significant English learner populations.
This summary was generated by AI from public data sources. Last updated May 5, 2026.
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Total Students
133,427
Schools
208
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,719
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2022-23
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
13.1%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.