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Duval High

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Duval High ranks 151 st of 220 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

151^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 220 Maryland High Schools

Better than 31% of Maryland high schools

Summary

Duval High is a public magnet high school located in Lanham, Maryland, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,484 students. It is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district, which is ranked 22 out of 25 in Maryland and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Duval High consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with only 8.6% of students proficient or better in MCAP/Mathematics for All Grades in 2024-2025, compared to 26.5% statewide. The school's performance in English Language Arts is slightly better, with 51% of 10th-grade students proficient or better, compared to 59.5% statewide. Duval High's performance in Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry is particularly low, with proficiency rates ranging from 2.7% to 10.6%, significantly below the state and district averages. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 72.5% and 81.3% over the past few years, which is lower than the state and district averages, and its dropout rate has also been relatively high, ranging from 5.5% to 14.5% in recent years.

Despite being a magnet school, Duval High does not appear to be performing at a significantly higher level than other non-magnet high schools in the district, such as High Point High, Fairmont Heights High, and International High School @ Langley Park, which also struggle with low academic achievement. However, Duval High's performance is generally lower than that of nearby schools, such as College Park Academy, Eleanor Roosevelt High, and Charles Herbert Flowers High, which have higher proficiency rates and better overall rankings.

2,522

Students ?

18.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,478

Per pupil spending ?

95.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9880 Good Luck Rd
Lanham, MD 20706-3350

(301) 918-8600

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

Feeder schools for Duval High:

Elementary:	Catherine T. Reed Elementary
	Dodge Park Elementary
	Gaywood Elementary
	Glenn Dale Elementary
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	James McHenry Elementary
	Judge Sylvania W. Woods Senior Elementary
	Seabrook Elementary
Middle:	Thomas Johnson Middle

Racial breakdown:

African American:

49.0%

Hispanic:

44.0%

Asian:

3.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 53rd percentile in 2022 → 31st in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (15% vs 37% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped from its 53rd-percentile peak (2022) to 31st (2025)

!Geometry scores 19 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school15%

District avg24%

Maryland avg37%

151^st of 220

Maryland public high schools ?

Bottom 31%▲ up 7 pts since 2015

From bottom 24% (2015) to bottom 31% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

12^th of 25High Schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools

22^nd of 25Prince George's County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2025	25.2	151 of 220	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	22.9	128 of 146	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	31.7	103 of 127	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	41.6	105 of 225	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	26.6	138 of 197	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	24.0	137 of 180	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	26.5	176 of 233	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	29.3	176 of 233	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	39.6	165 of 231	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	7.4	173 of 185	6.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	25.3	149 of 187	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	7.7	171 of 183	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	23.5	181 of 220	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	34.7	160 of 213	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	32.9	163 of 214	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	21.5	163 of 209	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	16.6	165 of 204	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	13.7	177 of 204	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	31.4	166 of 201	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	42.4	17 of 25	32.0%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Asian (2021)32nd percentile

By subject vs Maryland (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts51%~ state avg

Algebra II11%-14 vs state

Mathematics9%-18 vs state

Geometry8%-19 vs state

Algebra I3%-19 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, January 30, 2012

Despite some of the negative rumors regarding Duval High, I am pleased with my son's progress and morale. The teachers are very responsive and dedicated, if you and your child are serious about getting an education the teachers will make sure your child gets the instruction he/she needs. I think the teachers can get overwhelmed by the class size in the beginning but once you meet with them and communicate with them regularly it seems that the issues seem to go away. That's just my experience. I believe that the curriculum could be a bit more challenging but I can't blame that on Duval that fault belongs to the school system.
9th grade parent - 2011/2012 school year Close Quote

Schools Near Duval High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAP Mathematics (2025)				MCAP English Language Arts (2025)					MCAP Algebra I (2025)	MCAP Algebra II (2025)	MCAP Geometry (2025)	MCAP Science (2025)	MCAP Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 8th Grade	MCAP Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Duval High	Public, Magnet	9-12	9880 Good Luck Rd	Lanham	20706	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 918-8600	2,522	137	18.4	95.9%	54 (2.1%)	1,237 (49.0%)	1,110 (44.0%)	89 (3.5%)	10 (0.4%)	3 (0.1%)	19 (0.8%)	25.2	151^st of 220 public high schools	31.4%		22.9	128^th of 146 public high schools	12.3%	23				8.6				51.0	51.0	2.7	10.6	8.5			$16,478	$980	$15,498
Eleanor Roosevelt High	Public, Magnet	9-12	7601 Hanover Pkwy	Greenbelt	20770	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 513-5400	2,544	134	18.9	62.9%	239 (9.4%)	1,352 (53.1%)	670 (26.3%)	210 (8.3%)	7 (0.3%)	8 (0.3%)	58 (2.3%)	52.8	62^nd of 220 public high schools	71.8%		45.3	72^nd of 146 public high schools	50.7%	10				21.1				70.2	70.2	5.6		22.6			$15,873	$984	$14,890
Parkdale High	Public, Magnet	9-12	6001 Good Luck Rd	Riverdale	20737	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 513-5700	2,588	153	16.9	96.8%	84 (3.2%)	592 (22.9%)	1,794 (69.3%)	101 (3.9%)	5 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	8 (0.3%)	15.6	192^nd of 220 public high schools	12.7%					(n/a)				3.2				36.5	36.5	3.9		3.0			$18,256	$1,111	$17,144
Charles Herbert Flowers High	Public, Magnet	9-12	10001 Ardwick-Ardmore Rd	Springdale	20774	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 636-8000	2,712	137	19.7	67.7%	23 (0.8%)	2,236 (82.4%)	345 (12.7%)	71 (2.6%)	6 (0.2%)	6 (0.2%)	25 (0.9%)	54.3	53^rd of 220 public high schools	75.9%		42.4	80^th of 146 public high schools	45.2%	27				6.2				60.5	60.5	6.2					$16,254	$959	$15,296
College Park Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	5751 Rivertech Ct	Riverdale	20737	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(240) 696-3206	682	41	16.6	53.2%	93 (13.6%)	272 (39.9%)	264 (38.7%)	27 (4.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.4%)	47.9	78^th of 220 public high schools	64.5%		36.7	97^th of 146 public high schools	33.6%	19	23.7	23.7	11.5	20.0	57.6	55.9	63.7	70.9	61.2	25.9		9.9	50.4	63.7	$22,745	$1,503	$21,242
Bowie High	Public	9-12	15200 Annapolis Rd	Bowie	20715	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 805-2600	2,580	135	19.1	52.8%	183 (7.1%)	1,714 (66.4%)	533 (20.7%)	82 (3.2%)	9 (0.3%)	8 (0.3%)	51 (2.0%)	27.8	141^st of 220 public high schools	35.9%		42.8	78^th of 146 public high schools	46.6%	63				3.6				55.3	55.3	10.8	2.3	3.7			$16,630	$1,145	$15,485
Bladensburg High	Public, Magnet	9-12	4200 57th Ave	Bladensburg	20710	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(301) 887-6700	2,114	127	16.6	97.0%	25 (1.2%)	382 (18.1%)	1,636 (77.4%)	63 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	6 (0.3%)	15.7	190^th of 220 public high schools	13.6%		24.4	127^th of 146 public high schools	13.0%	63				2.5				37.0	37.0	1.0	4.7	1.7			$18,236	$1,424	$16,812
Fairmont Heights High	Public	9-12	6501 Columbia Park Rd	Landover	20785	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 925-1360	1,090	70	15.5	96.3%	10 (0.9%)	609 (55.9%)	453 (41.6%)	12 (1.1%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	15.6	193^rd of 220 public high schools	12.3%					(n/a)				1.1				38.4	38.4	2.7		1.0			$22,122	$1,694	$20,428
International High School @ Langley Park	Public	9-12	5150 Annapolis Rd	Bladensburg	20710	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 702-3910	368	30	12.4	97.3%	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.0%)	322 (87.5%)	33 (9.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.1	219^th of 220 public high schools	0.5%					(n/a)				1.1				7.7	7.7	1.1					$26,145	$1,684	$24,461
Northwestern High	Public, Magnet	9-12	7000 Adelphi Rd	Hyattsville	20782	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 985-1820	2,396	153	15.6	96.4%	88 (3.7%)	511 (21.3%)	1,751 (73.1%)	20 (0.8%)	8 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	14 (0.6%)	20.6	166^th of 220 public high schools	24.5%		18.2	137^th of 146 public high schools	6.2%	29				7.3				42.4	42.4	1.8	10.7	6.6			$18,475	$1,049	$17,426

Frequently Asked Questions about Duval High

What district is Duval High in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

How many students attend Duval High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,522 students attended Duval High.

Is Duval High a good school?

Duval High ranks 151^st of 220 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Duval High?

Students at Duval High are 49% African American, 44% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 2% White.

What schools feed into Duval High?

Duval High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Catherine T. Reed Elementary
Elementary : Dodge Park Elementary
Elementary : Gaywood Elementary
Elementary : Glenn Dale Elementary
Elementary : James McHenry Elementary
Elementary : Judge Sylvania W. Woods Senior Elementary
Elementary : Seabrook Elementary
Middle : Thomas Johnson Middle

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