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Duval High

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Duval High ranks 166 th of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

166^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 227 Maryland High Schools

Better than 27% of Maryland high schools

Summary

Duval High in Lanham, MD, is a large public high school serving 2,522 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district, where nearly all students (95.92%) come from low-income households. While the school has faced significant challenges, it shows a notable strength in English Language Arts (ELA), with 40.3% of students proficient—a rate that actually surpasses the district average and outpaces nearby schools like High Point High (31.8%) and Fairmont Heights High (30.2%). However, math proficiency is a critical weakness, with only 10.9% of students meeting standards, well below the state average of 27.1%, and just 6.4% proficient in Geometry.

Duval's graduation rate of 76.3% is competitive within the area, exceeding rates at Northwestern High (68.8%) and Bladensburg High (68.3%), and its dropout rate of 15.1% is actually below the district average. Chronic absenteeism remains a major issue at 38.5%, though this is lower than several peers like High Point (49.2%) and Fairmont Heights (46.3%). The school's performance has been volatile, with a state ranking that peaked at the 53rd percentile in 2021-2022 before dropping sharply, likely influenced by a recent surge in economic disadvantage.

A striking comparison is with Eleanor Roosevelt High, located just 1.76 miles away, which boasts a 66.3% ELA proficiency rate, an 88.7% graduation rate, and a 23.8% chronic absenteeism rate—all significantly better than Duval's. The key difference appears to be the level of economic disadvantage, with Duval's free/reduced lunch rate (95.9%) far exceeding Eleanor Roosevelt's (62.9%). Despite higher per-student spending ($16,478) than some higher-performing schools, Duval's outcomes highlight how socioeconomic factors deeply influence school performance, even within the same small geographic area.

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: Holding steady — 29th percentile in 2014 → 27th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (16% vs 38% meeting standards)

!Geometry scores 38 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school16%

District avg24%

Maryland avg38%

166^th of 227

Maryland public high schools ?

Bottom 27%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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

22^nd of 24Prince 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
2026	23.8	166 of 227	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
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 (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts40%-11 vs state

Algebra I12%-9 vs state

Mathematics11%-16 vs state

Algebra II9%-18 vs state

Geometry6%-38 vs state

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What people are saying

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

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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 Geometry (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 (2025)	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 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	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%)	23.8	166^th of 227 public high schools	26.9%		25.2	151^st of 220 public high schools	31.4%	15				10.9				40.3	40.3	12.4	8.6	6.4		$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%)	45.4	88^th of 227 public high schools	61.2%		52.8	62^nd of 220 public high schools	71.8%	26				11.8				66.3	66.3	11.8				$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%)	21.8	170^th of 227 public high schools	25.1%		15.6	192^nd of 220 public high schools	12.7%	22				10.6				35.5	35.5	10.6				$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%)	40.5	111^th of 227 public high schools	51.1%		54.3	53^rd of 220 public high schools	75.9%	58				12.8				62.5	62.5	12.8				$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%)	45	90^th of 227 public high schools	60.4%		47.9	78^th of 220 public high schools	64.5%	12	17.9	21.8	15.9	19.0	61.8	55.3	54.8	72.4	60.0	16.0		30.0	39.1	$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%)	26.1	158^th of 227 public high schools	30.4%		27.8	141^st of 220 public high schools	35.9%	17				5.2				53.4	53.4	4.8	3.8	14.4		$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%)	16.5	188^th of 227 public high schools	17.2%		15.7	190^th of 220 public high schools	13.6%	2				2.7				35.5	35.5	3.9	0.6	0.0		$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%)	15.7	196^th of 227 public high schools	13.7%		15.6	193^rd of 220 public high schools	12.3%	3				3.7				30.2	30.2	4.7	0.7	0.0		$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%)	10.9	215^th of 227 public high schools	5.3%		8.1	219^th of 220 public high schools	0.5%	4				3.5				16.1	16.1	6.8	2.0	0.0		$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%)	25.6	159^th of 227 public high schools	30.0%		20.6	166^th of 220 public high schools	24.5%	7				13.9				38.9	38.9	14.4	15.7	5.0		$18,475	$1,049	$17,426

Frequently Asked Questions about Duval High

How many students attend Duval High?

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

What is the racial makeup of Duval High?

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

What district is Duval High in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

Is Duval High a good school?

Duval High ranks 166^th of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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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