Total enrollment
3,642
+61 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
7 schools in Capitol Heights
Maryland · Public K-12
Public schools in Capitol Heights number 7 per the latest NCES data, with about 3,642 students enrolled, an average school size of 520.
7-year change in Capitol Heights
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
2%
was 1%
% Hispanic
31%
was 18%
% Black
65%
was 79%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Heights Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 317 |
| Carmody Hills Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 389 |
| Central High | High | 09-12 | 754 |
| H Winship Wheatley E C C | Elementary | PK-PK | 345 |
| John H. Bayne Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 339 |
| Walker Mill Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 1,054 |
| William W. Hall Academy | Elementary | PK-08 | 444 |
About Capitol Heights
Public education in Capitol Heights, Maryland runs across 7 schools that serves roughly 3,642 students. By footprint, Capitol Heights sits in the middle-population bracket.
In terms of grade levels, the city covers 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Capitol Heights average about 520 students each, 19% noticeably below the Maryland norm.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Capitol Heights has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,581 students to 3,642. On the demographic side, Black enrollment moved from 79% to 65% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Capitol Heights discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.