Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS), one of the nation's 20th largest school districts, has 208 schools and centers, more than 136,500 students and nearly 22,000 employees. The school system serves diverse students from urban, suburban, and rural communities in the Washington, DC suburbs.
The Maryland State Department of Education released report cards and star ratings for the state's more than 1,400 public schools based on performance during the 2021-2022 school year. In Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS), 71.4 percent of schools received the three highest ratings.
Maryland ranks as the second most educated state in the country, according to a new study released by WalletHub. This is the fourth year in a row that WalletHub ranked Maryland number two.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the level of education one completes the higher their income potential and the lower their chances of unemployment. The Brookings Institution reports that a “person’s educational attainment is one of the most important determinants of his or her life chances in terms of employment, income, health status, housing, and many other amenities.”
Key factors of a well-educated population include the highest level of education achieved (educational attainment), quality of schools, and achievement gaps between genders and races.
Maryland ranks fourth in educational attainment and second for quality of education.
