James M. Bennett High School

300 E College Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21804
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,333 students in grades 9-12, James M. Bennett High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,333 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

James M. Bennett High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

James M. Bennett High School's student population of 1,333 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,333 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
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School Rankings

James M. Bennett High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James M. Bennett High School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#73 out of 1343 schools
(Top 10%)
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55%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James M. Bennett High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
66%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James M. Bennett High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
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Hispanic
12%
21%
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Black
35%
33%
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White
41%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart display the diversity score of James M. Bennett High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
81%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in James M. Bennett High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James M. Bennett High School's ranking?
James M. Bennett High School is ranked #73 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are James M. Bennett High School often compared to?
James M. Bennett High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkside High School, Wicomico High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of James M. Bennett High School?
The graduation rate of James M. Bennett High School is 81%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend James M. Bennett High School?
1,333 students attend James M. Bennett High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of James M. Bennett High School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James M. Bennett High School?
James M. Bennett High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does James M. Bennett High School offer ?
James M. Bennett High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James M. Bennett High School part of?
James M. Bennett High School is part of Wicomico County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,333 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 81% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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