New data shows almost twice as many PGCPS students failing over last year Failing grades double in Prince George’s County during pandemic New data shows students in Prince George’s County Public Schools are failing at a rate nearly double this time last year. FOX 5 has been working to get data on student achievement since January and finally got it this week through an open records request. PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (FOX 5 DC) - New data shows students in Prince George’s County Public Schools are failing at a rate nearly double this time last year. FOX 5 has been working to get data on student achievement since January and finally got it this week through an open records request.