For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,573 students in Dorchester County Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
Public Schools in Dorchester County Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Maryland public school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,419 Schools
# Students
4,573 Students
882,159 Students
# Teachers
341 Teachers
61,266 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Dorchester County Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#22 out of 25 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Graduation Rate
80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.73
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,360 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
41 Students
58,991 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
476 Students
182,868 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
21%
# Black Students
1,925 Students
292,530 Students
% Black Students
42%
33%
# White Students
1,829 Students
298,961 Students
% White Students
40%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,299 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
296 Students
44,853 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
222
27,787
# Students in K Grade:
308
61,787
# Students in 1st Grade:
300
61,676
# Students in 2nd Grade:
347
63,648
# Students in 3rd Grade:
346
64,034
# Students in 4th Grade:
316
64,411
# Students in 5th Grade:
320
65,709
# Students in 6th Grade:
331
65,326
# Students in 7th Grade:
350
67,401
# Students in 8th Grade:
376
69,286
# Students in 9th Grade:
480
83,187
# Students in 10th Grade:
334
66,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
289
60,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
254
60,875
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,195 is higher than the state median of $19,738. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,371 is higher than the state median of $18,654. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$17,412 MM
Spending
$89 MM
$16,456 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,195
$19,738
Spending / Student
$19,371
$18,654
Best Dorchester County Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Dorchester High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5875 Cloverdale Road
Hurlock, MD 21643
(410) 943-4511
Hurlock, MD 21643
(410) 943-4511
Grades: 9-12
| 562 students
Rank: #22.
Cambridge-south Dorchester High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2475 Cambridge Beltway
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-9224
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-9224
Grades: 9-12
| 795 students
Rank: #33.
South Dorchester School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3485 Golden Hill Road
Church Creek, MD 21622
(410) 901-6934
Church Creek, MD 21622
(410) 901-6934
Grades: PK-8
| 206 students
Rank: #44.
Warwick Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
155 Main Street
Secretary, MD 21664
(410) 943-3588
Secretary, MD 21664
(410) 943-3588
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #55.
North Dorchester Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5745 Cloverdale Road
Hurlock, MD 21643
(410) 943-3322
Hurlock, MD 21643
(410) 943-3322
Grades: 6-8
| 437 students
Rank: #66.
Vienna Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4905 Ocean Gateway
Vienna, MD 21869
(410) 943-3775
Vienna, MD 21869
(410) 943-3775
Grades: PK-5
| 159 students
Rank: #77.
Hurlock Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Charles St.
Hurlock, MD 21643
(410) 943-3303
Hurlock, MD 21643
(410) 943-3303
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #88.
Mace's Lane Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Mace's Lane
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-2111
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-2111
Grades: 6-8
| 551 students
Rank: #99.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5225 Egypt Rd.
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-8577
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-8577
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #1010.
Sandy Hill Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1503 Glasgow Road
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-7978
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-7978
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #1111.
Choptank Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1103 Mace's Lane
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-4950
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-4950
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dorchester County Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
2465 Cambridge Bypass
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 901-6950
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 901-6950
Grades: Inquire with school
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Judith P. Hoyer Early Childhood Center
Alternative School
1405 Glasgow Road
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 221-5268
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 221-5268
Grades: Inquire with school
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dorchester County Public Schools School District?
Dorchester County Public Schools School District manages 13 public schools serving 4,573 students.
What is the rank of Dorchester County Public Schools School District?
Dorchester County Public Schools School District is ranked #22 out of 25 school districts in Maryland (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dorchester County Public Schools School District?
42% of Dorchester County Public Schools School District students are Black, 40% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dorchester County Public Schools School District?
Dorchester County Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What is Dorchester County Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,371 is higher than the state median of $18,654. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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