Schools in Bowie
Bowie's schools carry a real, honest, disclosed mixed picture: Bowie High School itself rates modestly, while Prince George's County's magnet programs offer real, genuine alternatives.
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Learn moreBowie High School's real, modest ratings
Bowie High School rates GreatSchools 4/10 and a Niche B-, ranked 152nd within Maryland by U.S. News, with a 90% graduation rate, average SAT of 1060, and average ACT of 22.
A real, higher-rated magnet alternative nearby
Eleanor Roosevelt High School, a Prince George's County Public Schools STEM magnet in neighboring Greenbelt, ranks far higher (38th within Maryland) and accepts county-wide applicants including from the Bowie area.
Confirm current, specific eligibility
Confirm current, address-specific school assignment and magnet-application eligibility/timelines directly before relocating, since Bowie families weighing school quality should research both zoned and magnet options.
Key takeaways
- Bowie High School itself rates modestly on GreatSchools (4/10) and Niche (B-).
- Eleanor Roosevelt High School, a nearby county-wide magnet, ranks far higher (38th in Maryland).
- Confirm current, address-specific school assignment and magnet eligibility directly before relocating.
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