| Index | Waldorf | Maryland | National |
| Average Test Scores | 36% | 40% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 15 | 1,163 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 9 | 674 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 1 | 112 | 7,963 |
| Index | Waldorf | Maryland | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 91.0% | 87.5% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 90.9% | 86.5% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 63.3% | 64.2% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 36.3% | 44.8% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 27.5% | 38.4% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 11.0% | 17.7% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 1.7% | 5.5% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 15 public schools, 9 private schools and 1 post-secondary schools in Waldorf. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Waldorf, MD schools is 36%. The average student to teacher ratio is 18:1. In Waldorf, MD, an average of 91.0% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 90.9% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Rose Hill, VA | 21,846 | 85% | 76.0% |
| Springfield, VA | 32,960 | 82% | 71.2% |
| Alexandria, VA | 158,309 | 72% | 49.0% |
| Fort Belvoir, VA | 7,794 | 71% | 48.4% |
| Mechanicsville, MD | 1,724 | 55% | 15.0% |
| Waldorf, MD | 77,711 | 36% | 26.0% |
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| Perris, CA | 77,708 | 31% | 36.3% |
| Bloomington, IL | 77,725 | 31% | 35.0% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 77,832 | 66% | 36.5% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 77,391 | 43% | 11.5% |
| Boynton Beach, FL | 78,060 | 56% | 17.3% |
| Waldorf, MD | 77,711 | 36% | 26.0% |
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