How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Howard County Public Schools | Prince George's County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ellicott City, Maryland | Upper Marlboro, Maryland |
| Total Enrollment | 57,676 | 131,133 |
| Number of Schools | 76 | 196 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.3:1 | 14.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Howard County Public Schools | Prince George's County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,893 | $21,751 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.7% | 12.1% |
| State Revenue | 29.5% | 51.1% |
| Local Revenue | 62.7% | 36.8% |
Howard County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Prince George's County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Howard County Public Schools | Prince George's County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29.7% | 4.4% |
| African American | 25.9% | 50.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% | 39.6% |
| Asian | 22.0% | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 7.2% | 1.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.2% | 64.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Howard County Public Schools | Prince George's County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 362 | 308 |
| Schools with AP | 13 | 26 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 398.8:1 | 378.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.7% | 31.3% |
School Types
Howard County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Prince George's County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 9
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.