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Leonardtown High

Q: Is Leonardtown High a good school?

Leonardtown High ranks 29 th of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

29^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 227 Maryland High Schools

Better than 87% of Maryland high schools

Summary

Leonardtown High in Leonardtown, MD, is a large public high school serving 2,118 students in grades 9-12 within the St. Mary's County Public Schools district, and it stands out as a top performer in the region. The school’s most remarkable strength is its English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, with 83.1% of students meeting standards—far exceeding nearby schools like Chopticon High (67.6%) and Great Mills High (55.4%), and even surpassing Calvert High (81.1%). This achievement is 31.4 percentage points above the state average, making Leonardtown an "ELA oasis" in the area.

Leonardtown also boasts the highest graduation rate among its peers at 94.9%, compared to the district average of 90.1%, and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 24.7%—a full 15 points lower than Great Mills (39.7%). However, math performance tells a more complex story. While overall math proficiency (32.2%) leads nearby schools, it lags behind the district average (36%). The school excels in Geometry (55% proficient, above the state average of 44.5%) but struggles in Algebra I (16.9% proficient, below the state average of 21.3%). This "math paradox" suggests that instructional strengths vary by subject, with Geometry being a standout.

Compared to the neighboring Calvert County Public Schools district, Leonardtown is a clear "star" in a more average district, while Calvert County schools are more uniformly high-performing. The school has shown resilience, rebounding from a 53rd percentile ranking in 2023-2024 to the 87th percentile in 2025-2026, indicating effective leadership and interventions. Additionally, Leonardtown achieves these outcomes with lower spending per student ($15,689) than its lower-performing peers, reflecting efficient resource use. For parents, this school offers a strong academic environment, particularly in ELA, with a track record of recovery and high graduation rates.

2,118

Students ?

22.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,689

Per pupil spending ?

22%

Free/discounted lunch ?

23995 Point Lookout Rd
Leonardtown, MD 20650

(301) 475-0200

District: St. Mary's County Public Schools

Feeder schools for Leonardtown High:

Elementary:	Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary
	Evergreen Elementary School
	Hollywood Elementary
	Leonardtown Elementary
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	Piney Point Elementary
Middle:	Esperanza Middle
	Leonardtown Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.5%

African American:

10.3%

Hispanic:

7.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 57th percentile in 2015 → 87th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (49% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 13% of Maryland high schools

✓95% graduate within 4 years

Worth a look

!Large classes — about 22 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school49%

District avg46%

Maryland avg38%

29^th of 227

Maryland public high schools ?

Top 13%▲ up 25 pts since 2016

From top 38% (2016) to top 13% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3High Schools in the St. Mary's County Public Schools

7^th of 25St. Mary'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	66.6	29 of 227	87.2%	★★★★☆
2025	66.1	28 of 220	87.3%	★★★★☆
2024	46.2	68 of 146	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.6	45 of 127	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.2	50 of 225	77.8%	★★★★☆
2019	64.8	33 of 138	76.1%	★★★★☆
2018	65.1	37 of 197	81.2%	★★★★☆
2017	67.0	37 of 180	79.4%	★★★★☆
2016	57.6	89 of 233	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	54.6	101 of 233	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	72.6	75 of 231	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	68.8	72 of 185	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	67.7	72 of 187	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	73.4	49 of 183	73.2%	★★★★☆
2010	72.0	71 of 220	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	75.0	55 of 213	74.2%	★★★★☆
2008	77.9	44 of 214	79.4%	★★★★☆
2007	66.1	65 of 209	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	67.9	51 of 204	75.0%	★★★★☆
2005	65.5	43 of 204	78.9%	★★★★☆
2004	50.0	73 of 201	63.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts83%+31 vs state

Geometry55%+11 vs state

Mathematics32%+5 vs state

Algebra I17%-4 vs state

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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)	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 All Grades	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Leonardtown High	Public	9-12	23995 Point Lookout Rd	Leonardtown	20650	St. Mary's County	St. Mary's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 475-0200	2,118	96	22.1	22.0%	1,515 (71.5%)	218 (10.3%)	165 (7.8%)	71 (3.4%)	3 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	142 (6.7%)	66.6	29^th of 227 public high schools	87.2%		66.1	28^th of 220 public high schools	87.3%	1	32.2	83.1	83.1	16.9		55.0	$15,689	$1,313	$14,376
Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	24005 Point Lookout Rd	Leonardtown	20650	St. Mary's County	St. Mary's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 475-0242	0	27	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Great Mills High	Public	9-12	21130 Great Mills Rd	Great Mills	20634	St. Mary's County	St. Mary's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 863-4001	1,697	89	19.1	57.5%	584 (34.4%)	642 (37.8%)	237 (14.0%)	50 (2.9%)	8 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	174 (10.3%)	39.2	115^th of 227 public high schools	49.3%		39	110^th of 220 public high schools	50.0%	5	17.5	55.4	55.4	5.6	79.4	39.4	$17,379	$1,415	$15,965
Chopticon High	Public	9-12	25390 Colton Point Rd	Morganza	20660	St. Mary's County	St. Mary's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 475-0215	1,526	79	19.4	34.7%	1,184 (77.6%)	123 (8.1%)	95 (6.2%)	16 (1.0%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	102 (6.7%)	48.3	78^th of 227 public high schools	65.6%		55.8	48^th of 220 public high schools	78.2%	30	15.4	67.6	67.6	5.8		45.1	$17,056	$1,407	$15,649
Patuxent High	Public	9-12	12485 Southern Connector Boule	Lusby	20657	Calvert County	Calvert County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 550-8840	928	61	15.3	47.2%	562 (60.6%)	165 (17.8%)	83 (8.9%)	7 (0.8%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	104 (11.2%)	48.5	76^th of 227 public high schools	66.5%		42.6	99^th of 220 public high schools	55.0%	23	15.9	71.9	71.9	8.1		27.2	$19,781	$1,091	$18,690
Calvert High	Public	9-12	520 Fox Run Blvd	Prince Frederick	20678	Calvert County	Calvert County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 550-8880	1,080	64	16.9	39.3%	631 (58.4%)	220 (20.4%)	125 (11.6%)	17 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (7.9%)	52.7	64^th of 227 public high schools	71.8%		41.1	102^nd of 220 public high schools	53.6%	38	14.3	81.1	81.1	10.4		15.7	$18,318	$1,015	$17,303
Career and Technology Academy	Public	9-12	330 Dorsey Road	Prince Frederick	20678	Calvert County	Calvert County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 550-9940	0	24	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Calvert County Alternative School	Public	6-12	330 Dorsey Road	Prince Frederick	20678	Calvert County	Calvert County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 550-7164	7				2 (28.6%)	2 (28.6%)	2 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Leonardtown High

Is Leonardtown High a good school?

Leonardtown High ranks 29^th of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Leonardtown High?

Students at Leonardtown High are 72% White, 10% African American, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools feed into Leonardtown High?

Leonardtown High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary
Elementary : Evergreen Elementary School
Elementary : Hollywood Elementary
Elementary : Leonardtown Elementary
Elementary : Piney Point Elementary
Middle : Esperanza Middle
Middle : Leonardtown Middle

How many students attend Leonardtown High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,118 students attended Leonardtown High.

What district is Leonardtown High in?

St. Mary's County Public Schools

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