Public schools in Indian Head, MD
5 open public schools with an address in Indian Head, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,330
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Maryland median 14.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Indian Head public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Indian Head, MD: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,330 students, an average of 666 per school. The largest campus is Henry E. Lackey High School (1,033 students), and the largest elementary school is J. C. Parks Elementary School (653).
Every listed school belongs to Charles County Public Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.4:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 58% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Indian Head
Elementary schools in Indian Head
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Head Elementary School Charles County Public Schools | PK–05 | 443 | 13.8:1 | |
| J. C. Parks Elementary School Charles County Public Schools | PK–05 | 653 | 16.7:1 |
Middle schools in Indian Head
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glymont Middle School Charles County Public Schools | 06–08 | 500 | 13.9:1 | |
| Matthew Henson Middle School Charles County Public Schools | 06–08 | 701 | 18.4:1 |
High schools in Indian Head
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry E. Lackey High School Charles County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,033 | 16.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White16.7%
- Hispanic14.8%
- Black57.2%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial8.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Indian Head schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,330 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Indian Head
How many public schools are in Indian Head, MD?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Indian Head: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,330 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Indian Head?
All listed public schools with an address in Indian Head belong to Charles County Public Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Indian Head?
Henry E. Lackey High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Indian Head, with 1,033 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Indian Head?
No school with an address in Indian Head is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Maryland.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Indian Head schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Indian Head public schools is 16.4:1, higher than the Maryland school median of 14.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Indian Head guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Maryland cities