Serving 333 students in grades 9-12, Pocomoke High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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: 333 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pocomoke High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pocomoke High School's student population of 333 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
333 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pocomoke High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pocomoke High School is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#173 out of 1343 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
44%
33%
White
39%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pocomoke High School's ranking?
Pocomoke High School is ranked #173 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Pocomoke High School often compared to?
Pocomoke High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Snow Hill High School, Stephen Decatur High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pocomoke High School?
The graduation rate of Pocomoke High School is 95%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pocomoke High School?
333 students attend Pocomoke High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Pocomoke High School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pocomoke High School?
Pocomoke High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pocomoke High School offer ?
Pocomoke High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pocomoke High School part of?
Pocomoke High School is part of Worcester County Public Schools School District.
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