For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,258 students in Gwynn Oak, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Gwynn Oak, MD are Milford Mill Academy, Woodlawn High School and Forest Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gwynn Oak, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Gwynn Oak have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Gwynn Oak, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Milford Mill Academy, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Gwynn Oak, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Milford Mill Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Washington Ave
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(443) 809-0660
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(443) 809-0660
Grades: 9-12
| 1,470 students
Rank: #22.
Woodlawn High School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Woodlawn Dr
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(443) 809-1309
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(443) 809-1309
Grades: 9-12
| 1,896 students
Rank: #33.
Forest Park High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Eldorado Avenue
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 396-0753
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 396-0753
Grades: 9-12
| 892 students
Gwynn Oak, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6700 Richardson Rd
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 887-1390
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 887-1390
Grades: 3-5
| 339 students
6700 Richardson Rd
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 887-1302
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 887-1302
Grades: PK-5
| 716 students
3910 Barrington Rd
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 396-0735
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 396-0735
Grades: 6-8
| 163 students
1726 Whitehead Rd
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 877-3338
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 877-3338
Grades: K-8
| 264 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gwynn Oak, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Gwynn Oak, MD include Milford Mill Academy, Woodlawn High School and Forest Park High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gwynn Oak?
3 public high schools are located in Gwynn Oak.
What is the racial composition of students in Gwynn Oak?
Gwynn Oak public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Gwynn Oak are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Gwynn Oak include: Woodlawn High School vs. Milford Mill Academy, Milford Mill Academy vs. Woodlawn High School
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