Total enrollment
3,330
+14 (+0%) vs SY 2020-21
5 schools in Indian Head
Maryland · Public K-12
For families in Indian Head, public-school options total 5 K-12 schools, with combined enrollment near 3,330 (2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high).
4-year change in Indian Head
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
4,055
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
3,330
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
5
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Smallwood Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 500 |
| Henry E. Lackey High School | High | 09-12 | 1,033 |
| Indian Head Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 443 |
| J. C. Parks Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 653 |
| Matthew Henson Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 701 |
About Indian Head
Public education in Indian Head, Maryland runs across 5 schools that educates roughly 3,330 students. By footprint, Indian Head sits in the thinly populated bracket.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city consists of 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment stayed largely flat: 3,316 students in SY 2020-21 versus 3,330 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, the community for Indian Head discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.