Wicomico County Public Schools School District

2424 Northgate Drive Suite 100
Salisbury, MD 21801
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Wicomico County Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 14,664 students in Wicomico County Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
Public Schools in Wicomico County Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Maryland public school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% 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
25 Schools
1,419 Schools
# Students
14,664 Students
882,159 Students
# Teachers
1,159 Teachers
61,266 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Wicomico 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 83% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MD)
#17 out of 25 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Wicomico County Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
16%
20%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wicomico County Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
26%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wicomico County Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
83%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Wicomico County Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.73
# American Indian Students
80 Students
2,360 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
430 Students
58,991 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,883 Students
182,868 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
21%
# Black Students
5,390 Students
292,530 Students
% Black Students
37%
33%
# White Students
5,623 Students
298,961 Students
% White Students
38%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
30 Students
1,299 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,220 Students
44,853 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
716
27,787
# Students in K Grade:
1,081
61,787
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,081
61,676
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,114
63,648
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,147
64,034
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,112
64,411
# Students in 5th Grade:
990
65,709
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,073
65,326
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,053
67,401
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,122
69,286
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,298
83,187
# Students in 10th Grade:
955
66,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
945
60,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
977
60,875
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,923 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,738. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,088 is higher than the state median of $18,654. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MD)
Total Revenue
$278 MM
$17,412 MM
This chart display total revenue of Wicomico County Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$280 MM
$16,456 MM
This chart display total spending of Wicomico County Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,923
$19,738
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Wicomico County Public Schools  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,088
$18,654
This chart display average spending per public school student in Wicomico County Public Schools  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in MD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Wicomico County Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James M. Bennett High School
Math: 55% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 E College Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5141
Grades: 9-12
| 1,333 students
Rank: #22.
Parkside High School
Math: 52% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1015 Beaglin Park Dr
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5143
Grades: 9-12
| 1,136 students
Rank: #33.
Wicomico High School
Math: 30% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 Long Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5146
Grades: 9-12
| 1,254 students
Rank: #44.
Mardela Middle & High School
Math: 19% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
24940 Delmar Rd
Mardela Springs, MD 21837
(410) 677-5142
Grades: 6-12
| 728 students
Rank: #55.
North Salisbury Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 27% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1213 Emerson Ave
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5807
Grades: 3-5
| 471 students
Rank: #66.
Wicomico County Evening High School
Alternative School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
916 S. Schumaker Dr
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-4537
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Rank: #77.
Northwestern Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9975 Sharptown Rd
Mardela Springs, MD 21837
(410) 677-5808
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #88.
Bennett Middle School
Math: 13% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
532 S. Division Street
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 677-5140
Grades: 6-8
| 952 students
Rank: #99.
Salisbury Middle School
Math: 13% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
607 Morris St
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5149
Grades: 6-8
| 900 students
Rank: #1010.
Westside Intermediate
Math: 18% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8000 Quantico Rd
Hebron, MD 21830
(410) 677-5118
Grades: 2-5
| 340 students
Rank: #1111.
Pittsville Elementary & Middle School
Math: 11% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
34404 Old Ocean City Rd
Pittsville, MD 21850
(410) 677-5811
Grades: 4-8
| 354 students
Rank: #1212.
Fruitland Intermediate
Math: 19% | Reading: 14%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
208 W Main St
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 677-5805
Grades: 3-5
| 400 students
Rank: #1313.
Willards Elementary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
36161 Richland Rd
Willards, MD 21874
(410) 677-5819
Grades: PK-3
| 276 students
Rank: #1414.
Pemberton Elementary School
Math: 10% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Pemberton Dr
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5809
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #1515.
Wicomico Middle School
Math: 3% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
635 E Main St
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5145
Grades: 6-9
| 823 students
Rank: #1616.
Pinehurst Elementary School
Math: 10% | Reading: 7%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
520 S Pinehurst Ave
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5810
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #1717.
Delmar Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
811 S Second Street
Delmar, MD 21875
(410) 677-5178
Grades: PK-4
| 894 students
Rank: #1818.
Glen Avenue School
Math: 8% | Reading: 6%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1615 Glen Ave
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5806
Grades: 2-5
| 409 students
Rank: #1919.
East Salisbury Elementary School
Math: 6% | Reading: 8%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Old Ocean City Rd
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5803
Grades: 3-6
| 398 students
Rank: #2020.
Prince Street School
Math: 5% | Reading: 8%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Prince Street
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5813
Grades: PK-5
| 782 students
Rank: n/an/a
Beaver Run School
31481 Ocean City Rd
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5101
Grades: PK-2
| 641 students
Rank: n/an/a
711 Lake St
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5814
Grades: PK-1
| 252 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fruitland Primary
301 N Division St
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 677-5171
Grades: PK-2
| 438 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Salisbury
1321 West Road
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5816
Grades: PK-2
| 317 students
Rank: n/an/a
Westside Primary
6046 Quantico Rd
Quantico, MD 21856
(410) 677-5117
Grades: PK-1
| 187 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wicomico County Public Schools School District?
Wicomico County Public Schools School District manages 25 public schools serving 14,664 students.
What is the rank of Wicomico County Public Schools School District?
Wicomico County Public Schools School District is ranked #16 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maryland school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wicomico County Public Schools School District?
38% of Wicomico County Public Schools School District students are White, 37% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wicomico County Public Schools School District?
Wicomico County Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What is Wicomico County Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,088 is higher than the state median of $18,654. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 25 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 14,664 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 83% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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