Kent County High School

25301 Lambs Meadow Rd
Worton, MD 21678
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 558 students in grades 9-12, Kent County 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 25-29% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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: 558 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in MD)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 25-29% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kent County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Kent County High School's student population of 558 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
558 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Kent County 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 Kent County High School is 0.56, 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)
#233 out of 1343 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Kent County High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25-29%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kent County 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.
55-59%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kent County 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
12:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Kent County High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
11%
21%
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Black
20%
33%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Kent County High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
62%
34%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Kent County High School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MD.
0.56
This chart display the diversity score of Kent County High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Kent County High School and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kent County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kent County 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 Kent County High School's ranking?
Kent County High School is ranked #233 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Kent County High School often compared to?
Kent County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Queen Anne's County High School, Kent County Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kent County High School?
The graduation rate of Kent County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Kent County High School?
558 students attend Kent County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Kent County High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kent County High School?
Kent County High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kent County High School offer ?
Kent County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kent County High School part of?
Kent County High School is part of Kent County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 558 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 25-29% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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