Charles County Public Schools

Located at 5980 Radio Station Road in La Plata, Maryland, Charles County Public Schools is a vibrant, fully operational public school district rooted in a midsize suburban community within the greater Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metropolitan area. Serving a dynamic student body of 28,162 children across 40 operational schools, the system offers a complete educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district caters to learners at every stage of development, supporting over 1,100 early childhood students in pre-K alongside a high school enrollment exceeding 9,400 students. Characterized by a rich cultural diversity, Charles County Public Schools provides comprehensive academic programming and extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare Southern Maryland's youth for postsecondary success and future careers.

To ensure high-quality instruction and a well-supported learning environment, the district relies on a substantial workforce totaling over 8,200 full-time equivalent staff members. The teaching core is anchored by approximately 3,916 full-time classroom educators, complemented by 705 instructional aides who offer targeted learning assistance across classrooms. Additionally, nearly 3,590 support staff personnel—ranging from administrative and logistical teams to student services specialists—maintain the day-to-day operations and infrastructure of the school system. For parents, students, and educational researchers, Charles County Public Schools stands as a vital cornerstone of Southern Maryland’s community infrastructure, maintaining open avenues for engagement through its central administration in La Plata and its online resource center at ccboe.com.