Fairmont Heights High School
Greater Landover, MD 20785
Phone: (301) 925-1360
District: Prince George's County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 1105 students
Fairmont Heights High School, a public school located in Greater Landover, MD, serves grades 9-12 in the Prince George's County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Fairmont Heights High School is a public school located in Greater Landover, MD. 1105 students attend Fairmont Heights High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 2/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program End-Of-Course data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
| College Readiness | 2/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2025 4-year high school graduation rate data from Maryland State Department of Education, using 2025 Average SAT score data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2026 demographic data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
Posted: October 21, 2025
This school itself used to be great, until the principal hired staff that are like them. The staff either over talks your child, uses their power to a higher standard than it already is, they quiet your child into submission rather than hearing them out. They most importantly are passive aggressive or passive when it comes to students in general who don't cause that many problems. One of the staff stated to a girl, "If you didn't wear your shirt too tight, they wouldn't have done what they did to you." And some of the staff do be passive whenever a student is doing something disgusting to another student. They'd "Talk" to the wrong doer, and let them Scott free over and over. Want a suggestion? Dont bring your child to this school. The food is partially cooked, the school dress code only applies to students who have curvier body types. And their bias, so please, listen to the 1 reviews who are recent or close to the year your in. Do not send your kid here.
Posted: October 21, 2025
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Posted: October 8, 2025
This school is trash, administration is horrible and very unprofessional!!! The principal and other administrators have personal issues with students which is ludicrous to me!!!!!
Posted: December 25, 2021
The 9th grade academy assistant principal, Brian Ford, is the most incompetent and confused person I have ever met. He tried to play word games with parents, but his knowledge is minimal. The school should try to find more certified assistant principals that understand instruction and school culture. Brian Ford is NOT it.
Posted: December 25, 2021
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Posted: December 11, 2016
They are unfair at this school instead of bettering your child they bender them I hate the school the teachers well some of them tell students I'm gonna fail you anyway never send your kid here if you want them to learn anything where are the text books smh it's awful principal never there Mr. Brown never seems to Jo anything it's awful send your kid somewhere else
Posted: August 28, 2016
They Can Do Better, tougher courses and spend more time with students, if the County can reduce the classroom size, this can be achieved.
Posted: August 28, 2016
Posted: August 28, 2016
Posted: August 28, 2016
Fairmont Parents must become Active at the School and in the Alumni Association and PTSA. This school has a rich history in attracting successful Adults, who were once students at Fairmont including US Army Judge Zachery Kinney, Under Secretary of HUD Norris Sydnor , TV Personality Martin Lawrence, Motown Great Marvin Gaye, Family of Detroit Mayor Dave Bing, and many other from Principals to Teachers to Doctors to Politians including The First 18 year old Elected Official in US History Arthur H Jackson Jr, Councilman Town of Fairmount Heights went on to become a Montgomery County Commissioner for Cable TV. And Actor and Film Producer, If you are disappointed in how the teacher at Fairmont is teaching your child, spend time at the school, if your child is being bullied find out the source of the bullying and schedule a mediation session. Changing schools and running is not the answer. Make Fairmont the kind of school, you and your child could be proud of you. All of my Family attended and graduated from Fairmont and all are doing well.
Posted: April 12, 2016
Posted: April 12, 2016
There is not accountability from the administrators and most of the teachers. Keep your children away if you can!
Posted: April 12, 2016
This school is horrible! The majority of the administrators and teachers are lazy and always blaming the "system" or covering their butts for not helping your child be successful! I had to pull my child out of Fairmont after finding out that she was not physically going to class because she was being bullied and has social anxiety issues. In one instance, the county police officer assigned to the school made her go into the school cafeteria instead of her counselor's office to avoid being bullied! Thank God one of the counselors called me to let me know about her hiding instead of going to classes. AVOID FAIRMONT HEIGHTS LIKE THE PLAGUE! If I had not put her in another school where her condition was properly identified, I don't know where my child would be! Unfortunately this is my neighborhood school.
Posted: February 25, 2014
This school is one of the best if not the best in the county the test scores are high and the the teachers are there to help your kids and not just get a paycheck plus it has a outstanding technology program and lots of different clubs I highly recommend this school for any parent who cares about their child's education
Posted: May 8, 2010
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Posted: October 30, 2008
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| 1 | The VIO | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Washington SW | DC | 6.6 mi | |
| 2 | Takoma Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Takoma Park | MD | 7.8 mi | |
| 3 | Hillandale | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 8.9 mi | |
| 4 | Forest Knolls | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 10.1 mi | |
| 5 | Reserve at Potomac Yard | Apartment Complex | Alexandria | VA | 10.2 mi | |
| 6 | DuMont Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 10.2 mi | |
| 7 | Rivergate | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 10.6 mi | |
| 8 | Iverly | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 10.8 mi | |
| 9 | Beverly Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 10.8 mi | |
| 10 | The Willoughby | Condominium/Townhouse | Chevy Chase | MD | 10.9 mi | |
| 11 | Twenty400 | Apartment Complex | Arlington | VA | 11 mi | |
| 12 | Henry | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 11.1 mi | |
| 13 | Fords Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 11.4 mi | |
| 14 | Shirlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 11.6 mi | |
| 15 | Crofton | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Crofton | MD | 12.7 mi | |
| 16 | Midtown Alexandria Station | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 12.8 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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| 1 | Capitol Hill | Washington | DC | 6.1 mi | |
| 2 | Washington DC | Washington D.C. | DC | 7 mi | |
| 3 | Georgetown | Washington | DC | 8.5 mi | |
| 4 | Silver Spring | Silver Spring | MD | 8.7 mi | |
| 5 | White Oak | Silver Spring | MD | 8.9 mi | |
| 6 | Pentagon City | Arlington | VA | 10.1 mi | |
| 7 | National Harbor | Fort Washington | MD | 11.2 mi | |
| 8 | Old Town Alexandria | Alexandria | VA | 11.8 mi | |
| 9 | Arlington | Arlington | VA | 12.1 mi |
| Base | Distance |
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| Marine Barracks Washington | 5.9 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 6.2 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 7.3 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 7.3 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 7.7 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 8.5 mi. |
| Pentagon | 9.2 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 10.2 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 10.2 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 12.2 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 13.3 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 14.8 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 17.2 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 19.7 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 22.4 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 23.4 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 26.2 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 27.3 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 30 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 39.9 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 40.3 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 45.9 mi. |
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