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North Point High School

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North Point High School ranks 97 th of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

97^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 227 Maryland High Schools

Better than 57% of Maryland high schools

Summary

North Point High School in Waldorf, MD, is a large public school serving 1,960 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Charles County Public Schools district. The school stands out for its exceptional English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, with 69.8% of students meeting standards—far exceeding the district average of 45.6% and the state average of 51.7%. This performance is unmatched by nearby schools, including Maurice J. McDonough High School at 68.6% and Surrattsville High at 35.6%. Additionally, North Point has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate among its peers at 20.6%, compared to the district average of 26.6% and a rate of 35.3% at nearby Westlake High School.

However, the school faces a significant challenge in math proficiency. Only 6% of students are proficient in math, compared to the state average of 27.1%, creating a stark 63.8 percentage point gap between its ELA and math scores. This issue is particularly evident in Algebra I, where just 3.5% of students passed the End-of-Course exam, well below the district (10.6%) and state (21.3%) averages. Despite this, North Point performs better in Algebra II (11.2% proficient), suggesting that students who advance are a more select group. The school also benefits from a lower rate of economic disadvantage, with 35.8% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch—the second-lowest among nearby schools, after La Plata High School at 30.98%.

North Point has consistently ranked as a top-tier school within Charles County, achieving 4-star status in recent years before a slight dip to 3 stars. It spends $17,647 per student, less than several lower-performing peers like Thomas Stone High School ($21,315 per student), indicating effective resource use. The school’s strong attendance culture and ELA success make it a standout choice, though families should be aware of the math performance gap. For context, Henry E. Lackey High School has a chronic absenteeism rate of 42.5% and a free/reduced lunch rate of 59.63%, highlighting North Point’s relative strengths in student engagement and economic stability.

1,960

Students ?

15.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,647

Per pupil spending ?

35.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2500 Davis Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603

(301) 753-1759

District: Charles County Public Schools

Feeder schools for North Point High School:

Elementary:	William A. Diggs Elementary School
Middle:	Theodore G. Davis Middle School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

64.6%

Hispanic:

12.0%

White:

9.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 57th percentile in 2016 → 57th in 2026

Strengths

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Charles County Public Schools

✓Above the Maryland median (57th percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (24% vs 38% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Mathematics scores 21 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school24%

District avg29%

Maryland avg38%

97^th of 227

Maryland public high schools ?

Top 43%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 8High Schools in the Charles County Public Schools

20^th of 25Charles 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
2026	42.7	97 of 227	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	45.5	85 of 220	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.2	39 of 146	73.3%	★★★★☆
2023	58.8	32 of 127	74.8%	★★★★☆
2022	49.6	71 of 225	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.5	15 of 32	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	45.8	72 of 138	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.6	90 of 197	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	50.4	78 of 180	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	54.7	100 of 233	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	51.8	112 of 233	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	74.6	70 of 231	69.7%	★★★★☆
2013	70.2	68 of 185	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	74.7	46 of 187	75.4%	★★★★☆
2011	72.2	54 of 183	70.5%	★★★★☆
2010	77.4	47 of 220	78.6%	★★★★☆
2009	73.5	63 of 213	70.4%	★★★★☆
2008	77.3	50 of 214	76.6%	★★★★☆
2007	69.7	50 of 209	76.1%	★★★★☆
2006	79.8	15 of 204	92.6%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	77.6	7 of 14	50.0%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	33.3	19 of 25	24.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	60.0	16 of 31	48.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	63.2	15 of 35	57.1%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	44.9	8 of 11	27.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	54.1	24 of 40	40.0%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Male (2021)57th percentile+4 vs school

African American (2021)50th percentile-3 vs school

Female (2021)48th percentile-5 vs school

White (2021)40th percentile-13 vs school

Multi-racial (2021)27th percentile-26 vs school

Asian (2021)24th percentile-29 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts70%+18 vs state

Algebra II11%-16 vs state

Mathematics6%-21 vs state

Algebra I4%-18 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, October 11, 2012

All three of our children are either in or a graduate of the Engineering Program at North Point. This program has proven to be academically challenging, but for multi-sport athletes (like ours), it presents a most challenging atmosphere for excellence. My wife and I both have undergraduate degrees in Mathematics and have both been thoroughly impressed with the Engineering Curriculum. Our Eldest son currently attends the Unites States Naval Academy and will likely choose Engineering, Physics or Mathematics as his primary course of study and our two younger boys are seriously considering the Naval Academy. The North Point Engineering Program more than prepares them for the rigors of college. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, September 19, 2011

My daughter attended North Point for four years. My husband and I loved the school and the staff so much we hated to leave the school. She was in private school since she was two and we intended to only let her try public high school for one year. We all loved it and decided to let her stay. She just graduated and is now attending UMD College Park with honors. I can not say enough good things about the school, the staff, teachers, Principal, Mrs. Hill and all the Vice Principals. Wonderful school and I highly recommend it. Close Quote

by a student
Saturday, September 3, 2011

Come and see for yourself how beautiful the building is and how cool and friendly the teachers are. Its all just awesome. Close Quote

by a student
Thursday, November 18, 2010

Very Diverse Students and the teachers cares about you....... the surroundings are always clean Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)			MCAP English Language Arts (2026)				MCAP Algebra I (2026)	MCAP Algebra II (2026)	MCAP Science (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	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 Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Point High School	Public	9-12	2500 Davis Rd	Waldorf	20603	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 753-1759	1,960	127	15.4	35.8%	183 (9.3%)	1,267 (64.6%)	235 (12.0%)	114 (5.8%)	8 (0.4%)	9 (0.5%)	141 (7.2%)	42.7	97^th of 227 public high schools	57.3%		45.5	85^th of 220 public high schools	61.4%	12			6.0			69.8	69.8	3.5	11.2		$17,647	$497	$17,150
Westlake High School	Public	9-12	3300 Middletown Rd	Waldorf	20603	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 645-8857	1,216	74	16.4	51.2%	38 (3.1%)	888 (73.0%)	141 (11.6%)	61 (5.0%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	82 (6.7%)	25.3	161^st of 227 public high schools	29.1%		24.2	154^th of 220 public high schools	30.0%	7			3.6			48.2	48.2	3.0	7.4		$17,638	$641	$16,997
Thomas Stone High School	Public	9-12	3785 Leonardtown Rd	Waldorf	20601	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 645-2601	1,230	85	14.4	56.4%	76 (6.2%)	781 (63.5%)	270 (22.0%)	23 (1.9%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	74 (6.0%)	18.2	177^th of 227 public high schools	22.0%		18.8	176^th of 220 public high schools	20.0%	1			0.6			38.9	38.9	0.0	3.2		$21,315	$1,293	$20,022
Robert D. Stethem Educational Center	Public	5-12	7775 Marshall Corner Rd	Pomfret	20675	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 932-1003	0	37	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	9.6	216^th of 227 public high schools	4.8%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	6.3	19.2	10.3	0.0		0.0	$7,455	$347	$7,108
St. Charles High School	Public	9-12	5305 Piney Church Rd	Waldorf	20602	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 753-2090	1,617	96	16.8	50.3%	95 (5.9%)	1,160 (71.7%)	222 (13.7%)	26 (1.6%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	111 (6.9%)	19.3	175^th of 227 public high schools	22.9%		25.6	149^th of 220 public high schools	32.3%	26			5.7			36.8	36.8	4.3	12.9		$16,666	$297	$16,369
Maurice J. McDonough High School	Public	9-12	7165 Marshall Corner Rd	Pomfret	20675	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 934-2944	1,163	74	15.7	40.9%	241 (20.7%)	618 (53.1%)	191 (16.4%)	19 (1.6%)	6 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	84 (7.2%)	40.8	106^th of 227 public high schools	53.3%		40.2	106^th of 220 public high schools	51.8%				3.5			68.6	68.6	2.5	6.8		$18,227	$504	$17,723
La Plata High School	Public	9-12	6035 Radio Station Rd	La Plata	20646	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 934-1100	1,217	74	16.4	31.0%	641 (52.7%)	326 (26.8%)	114 (9.4%)	31 (2.5%)	4 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)	96 (7.9%)	39.8	113^th of 227 public high schools	50.2%		44.7	88^th of 220 public high schools	60.0%	25			5.3			63.0	63.0	1.7	10.0		$17,385	$350	$17,034
Gwynn Park High	Public, Magnet	9-12	13800 Brandywine Rd	Brandywine	20613	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 372-0140	1,147	67	17.1	47.7%	26 (2.3%)	865 (75.4%)	199 (17.3%)	20 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (0.7%)	28 (2.4%)	26.3	155^th of 227 public high schools	31.7%		19.9	168^th of 220 public high schools	23.6%	13			8.7			46.4	46.4	8.7			$18,660	$1,061	$17,599
Friendly High	Public	9-12	10000 Allentown Rd	Fort Washington	20744	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 449-4900	894	61	14.6	63.5%	35 (3.9%)	468 (52.3%)	361 (40.4%)	15 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	10 (1.1%)	16.6	186^th of 227 public high schools	18.1%		19.1	170^th of 220 public high schools	22.7%	16			2.1			35.5	35.5	2.1			$21,447	$1,472	$19,975
Henry E. Lackey High School	Public	9-12	3000 Chicamuxen Rd	Indian Head	20640	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 743-5431	1,033	63	16.3	59.6%	224 (21.7%)	578 (56.0%)	118 (11.4%)	18 (1.7%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	87 (8.4%)	29.5	145^th of 227 public high schools	36.1%		23.2	157^th of 220 public high schools	28.6%	12			5.3			52.2	52.2	2.5	16.4		$19,573	$634	$18,939

Frequently Asked Questions about North Point High School

Is North Point High School a good school?

North Point High School ranks 97^th of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of North Point High School?

Students at North Point High School are 65% African American, 12% Hispanic, 9% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

What schools feed into North Point High School?

North Point High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : William A. Diggs Elementary School
Middle : Theodore G. Davis Middle School

How many students attend North Point High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,960 students attended North Point High School.

What district is North Point High School in?

Charles County Public Schools

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