For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,176 students in 20640, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 20640, MD are Matthew Henson Middle School and General Smallwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 20640 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 20640, MD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20640, MD Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Matthew Henson Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3535 Livingston Rd
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-8550
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-8550
Gr: 6-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
General Smallwood Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4990 Indian Head Hwy
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5422
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5422
Gr: 6-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 20640, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 20640, MD include Matthew Henson Middle School and General Smallwood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 20640?
2 public middle schools are located in 20640.
What is the racial composition of students in 20640?
20640 public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).