For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,772 students in Caroline County, MD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Caroline County, MD are Colonel Richardson High School and North Caroline High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caroline County, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Caroline County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Caroline County, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Colonel Richardson High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Caroline County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colonel Richardson High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25320 Richardson Rd
Federalsburg, MD 21632
(410) 479-3678
Federalsburg, MD 21632
(410) 479-3678
Gr: 9-12 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
North Caroline High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10990 River Rd
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-2332
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-2332
Gr: 9-12 | 1,237 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Caroline Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
10855 Central Ave
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-0100
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-0100
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Caroline County, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Caroline County, MD include Colonel Richardson High School and North Caroline High School.
How many public high schools are located in Caroline County?
3 public high schools are located in Caroline County.
What is the racial composition of students in Caroline County?
Caroline County public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Caroline County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Caroline County include: Colonel Richardson High School vs. North Caroline High School, North Caroline High School vs. Colonel Richardson High School
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