Prince George's County Public Schools

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.