For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,658 students in Cecil County, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Cecil County, MD are Bohemia Manor High School, Rising Sun High School and North East High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cecil County, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 55% statewide average). High schools in Cecil County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Cecil County, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rising Sun High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cecil County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bohemia Manor High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2755 Augustine Herman Hwy
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
(410) 885-2075
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
(410) 885-2075
Grades: 9-12
| 652 students
Rank: #22.
Rising Sun High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Tiger Dr
North East, MD 21901
(410) 658-9115
North East, MD 21901
(410) 658-9115
Grades: 9-12
| 1,087 students
Rank: #33.
North East High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Irishtown Rd
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6200
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,027 students
Rank: #44.
Perryville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1696 Perryville Rd
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 996-6000
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 996-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 833 students
Rank: #55.
Elkton High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 James St
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5000
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,059 students
Cecil County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
North East Evening High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
300 Irishtown Rd
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6200
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6200
Grades: 12
| 3 students
The Providence School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3035 Singerly Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5660
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5660
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cecil County, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Cecil County, MD include Bohemia Manor High School, Rising Sun High School and North East High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cecil County, MD?
5 public high schools are located in Cecil County, MD.
What is the racial composition of students in Cecil County, MD?
Cecil County, MD public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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