For the 2024 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 14,780 students in Cecil 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 Cecil County Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Maryland public school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% 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
29 Schools
1,419 Schools
# Students
14,780 Students
882,159 Students
# Teachers
1,095 Teachers
61,266 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Cecil 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 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#15 out of 25 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.73
# American Indian Students
33 Students
2,360 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
107 Students
58,991 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,291 Students
182,868 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
21%
# Black Students
1,505 Students
292,530 Students
% Black Students
10%
33%
# White Students
10,795 Students
298,961 Students
% White Students
73%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
1,299 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,032 Students
44,853 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
618
27,787
# Students in K Grade:
972
61,787
# Students in 1st Grade:
985
61,676
# Students in 2nd Grade:
996
63,648
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,045
64,034
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,027
64,411
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,083
65,709
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,038
65,326
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,152
67,401
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,206
69,286
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,329
83,187
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,144
66,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,137
60,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,048
60,875
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,111 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,738. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,108 is less than the state median of $18,654. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$268 MM
$17,412 MM
Spending
$253 MM
$16,456 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,111
$19,738
Spending / Student
$17,108
$18,654
Best Cecil County Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bohemia Manor High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%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: 50% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%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: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%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: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%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: 30-34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 James St
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5000
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,059 students
Rank: #66.
Rising Sun Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
289 Pearl Street
Rising Sun, MD 21911
(410) 658-5535
Rising Sun, MD 21911
(410) 658-5535
Grades: 6-8
| 650 students
Rank: #77.
Charlestown Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 Baltimore Street
Charlestown, MD 21914
(410) 996-6240
Charlestown, MD 21914
(410) 996-6240
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #88.
Bohemia Manor Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2757 Augustine Herman Hwy
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
(410) 885-2095
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
(410) 885-2095
Grades: 6-8
| 422 students
Rank: #99.
Rising Sun Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Hopewell Rd
Rising Sun, MD 21911
(410) 658-5925
Rising Sun, MD 21911
(410) 658-5925
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #1010.
Kenmore Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2475 Singerly Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5060
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5060
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #1111.
Cherry Hill Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2535 Singerly Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5020
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5020
Grades: 6-8
| 385 students
Rank: #1212.
Perryville Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
850 Aiken Ave
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 996-6010
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 996-6010
Grades: 6-8
| 578 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Calvert Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
79 Brick Meetinghouse Rd
Rising Sun, MD 21911
(410) 658-5335
Rising Sun, MD 21911
(410) 658-5335
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Conowingo Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
471 Rowlandsville Rd
Conowingo, MD 21918
(410) 996-6040
Conowingo, MD 21918
(410) 996-6040
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #1515.
Elk Neck Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41 Racine School Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5030
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5030
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #1616.
North East Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Cecil Ave
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6210
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6210
Grades: 6-8
| 787 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Cecilton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
251 West Main St
Cecilton, MD 21913
(410) 275-1000
Cecilton, MD 21913
(410) 275-1000
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Chesapeake City Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Augustine Herman Hwy
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
(410) 885-2085
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
(410) 885-2085
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Perryville Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 Maywood Ave
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 642-6540
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 642-6540
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #2020.
Elkton Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
615 North St
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5010
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5010
Grades: 6-8
| 574 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Bainbridge Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
41 Preston Dr
Port Deposit, MD 21904
(410) 996-6030
Port Deposit, MD 21904
(410) 996-6030
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Cecil Manor Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
971 Elk Mills Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5090
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5090
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Holly Hall Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
233 White Hall Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5050
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5050
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Leeds Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 Deaver Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5070
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5070
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #2525.
North East Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Thomas Ave
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6220
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6220
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #2626.
Thomson Estates Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
203 E Thomson Dr
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5080
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5080
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #2727.
Bay View Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
910 North East Rd
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6230
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6230
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #2828.
Gilpin Manor Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
203 Newark Ave
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5040
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5040
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cecil County School Of Technology
Vocational School
912 Appleton Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 392-8879
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 392-8879
Grades: Inquire with school
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cecil County Public Schools School District?
Cecil County Public Schools School District manages 29 public schools serving 14,780 students.
What is the rank of Cecil County Public Schools School District?
Cecil 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Cecil County Public Schools School District?
73% of Cecil County Public Schools School District students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cecil County Public Schools School District?
Cecil County Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What is Cecil County Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,108 is less than the state median of $18,654. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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