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Charles County Public Schools is one of the fastest growing school systems in Maryland.  Located south of Washington, D.C., Charles County is considered part of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Charles County has a population of more than 170,000 residents and is located in Southern Maryland. Elementary schools are composed of students from prekindergarten to grade five; middle schools have students from sixth to eighth grade; and high schools serve students in grades nine through twelve.

Mission

The mission of Charles County Public Schools is to provide an opportunity for all school-aged children to receive an academically challenging, quality education that builds character, equips for leadership and prepares for life, in an environment that is safe and conducive to learning.

Schools/Centers

Charles County Public Schools is composed of 39 schools and 7 educational centers.

• 23 Elementary Schools
• 9 Middle Schools
• 7 High Schools
• 7 Centers:
  • Early Learning Center, La Plata
  • Early Learning Center, Waldorf
  • F.B. Gwynn Educational Center
  • James E. Richmond Science Center
  • Judy Center
    • Serves students and families living in the attendance zones for Dr. Samuel Mudd,  Eva Turner and Indian Head elementary schools.
  • Nanjemoy Creek Environmental Center
  • Robert D. Stethem Educational Center

Enrollment

CCPS enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is 27,904. 

2025-26 Official enrollment

2024-25 Official Enrollment

2023-24 Official Enrollment

2022-23 OFFICIAL ENROLLMENT

2021-22 OFFICIAL ENROLLMENT 

2020-21 Official Enrollment

Student Demographics

2025-26 Official Enrollment by race

2024-25 Official Enrollment by Race

2023-24 Official Enrollment By Race

2022-23 official Enrollment by Race

2021-22 OFFICIAL ENROLLMENT BY RACE

2020-21 Official Enrollment by Race

Transportation

Charles County's 276 buses travel 34,000 miles daily, which adds up to 6.1 million miles per year. Most students ride a school bus at some time, and 23,199 students ride daily. In Charles County, 26 independent contractors provide the school bus services for Charles County Public Schools. CCPS owns and operates four buses for out-of-county student transportation.

Money Matters

The operating budget for the 2026 fiscal year is $529.5 million. The county provides 45.8% of the school system’s budget. 

CCPS Budget webpage

Leadership

• Superintendent of Schools - Maria V. Navarro, Ed.D.
• Chief of Teaching and Learning - Kevin E. Lowndes
• Chief of Schools - Linda J. Iverson, Ph.D.
• Chief Financial Officer - Karen M. Acton
• Chief Human Resources Officer- Nikial M. Majors
• Chief Technology Officer - Charmaine T. Thompson
• Chief of Operations and Supporting Services - Michael L. Heim

Board of Education

A nine-member elected Board of Education serves the educational needs and interests of Charles County. The Board provides direction for and establishes educational policy for Charles County Public Schools. One student, who is selected by a committee, also serves on the Board. The student gives an opinion vote on most matters before the Board. Board members serve four-year terms.

Board Members

• Yonelle Moore Lee, Esq.,  chairperson
• Nicole M. Kreamer, vice chairperson
• Dottery Butler-Washington
• David Hancock
• Bridgette Patterson
• Letonya Smalls, Ed.D.
• Jamila Smith
• Brenda Thomas
• Samichie K. Thomas
• Student Member, Munachi Obinali

Student Accountability

School Suspensions by School.

2024-25 School Year

Suspensions Archive

2023-24 School Year

2022-23 School Year

2021-22 School Year

2020-21 School Year 

2019-20 school year

Maryland School Assessment Results

MSDE Report Card for Charles County Public Schools

MSDE state test score results, by school