How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High | Southern High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Upper Marlboro, MD | Harwood, MD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 2,291 | 1,080 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.9:1 | 16.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 51.2% | 36.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High | Southern High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,789 | $17,624 |
| District | Prince George's County Public Schools | Anne Arundel County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High | Southern High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.9% | 59.6% |
| African American | 74.4% | 8.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.7% | 26.2% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 1.0% | 4.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High | Southern High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | 21 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 315:1 | 262:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 54.1% | 27.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 10 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.