Public Schools

Public Schools

Charles County Public Schools
5980 Radio Station Road
La Plata, Maryland 20646
(301) 932-6610

Charles County’s Public School System is one of the best in the United States. It includes 34 schools and it is one of the fastest growing school systems in Maryland. Charles County has 19 elementary schools, 7 middle schools and 6 high schools. It is also home to the College of Southern Maryland. Charles County Public Schools offer before school programs, after school programs, gifted programs, and a variety of  sports, arts, organizations and clubs.

Charles County High Schools:

  • Henry E. Lackey High School  (301) 743-5431
  • La Plata High School  (301) 934-1100
  • Maurice J. McDonough High School  (301) 934-2944
  • North Point High School  (301) 753-1759
  • Thomas Stone High School  (301) 645-2601
  • Westlake High School  (301) 645-8857

Charles County Middle Schools:

  • Benjamin Stoddert Middle School  (301) 645-1334
  • General Smallwood Middle School  (301) 743-5422
  • John Hanson Middle School  (301) 645-4520
  • Mattawoman Middle School (301) 645-7708
  • Matthew Henson Middle School  (301) 375-8550
  • Milton M. Somers Middle School  (301) 934-4663
  • Piccowaxen Middle School  (301) 934-1977

Charles County Elementary Schools:

  • Arthur Middleton Elementary School  (301) 645-3338
  • Berry Elementary School  (301) 638-2330
  • C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School  (301) 645-9053
  • Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School  (301) 932-9603
  • Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School  (301) 645-1330
  • Dr. James Craik Elementary School  (301) 934-4270
  • Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School  (301) 645-3686
  • Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School  (301) 934-4091
  • Eva Turner Elementary School  (301) 645-4828
  • Gale-Bailey Elementary School  (301) 743-5491
  • Indian Head Elementary School  (301) 743-5454
  • J.C. Parks Elementary School  (301) 375-7444
  • J.P. Ryon Elementary School  (301) 645-3090
  • Malcolm Elementary School  (301) 645-2691
  • Mary H. Matula Elementary School  (301) 934-5412
  • Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School  (301) 246-4383
  • T.C. Martin Elementary School  (301) 274-3182
  • Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School  (301) 934-4687
  • William A. Diggs Elementary School  (301) 638-7202
  • William B. Wade Elementary School  (301) 932-4304

Charles County Centers:

  • Adult Services Center
  • F.B. Gwynn Educational Center
  • Indian Education Center
  • Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building
  • Lifelong Learning Center
  • Maintenance Shop
  • Nanjemoy Creek Environmental Center
  • Robert D. Stethem Educational Center