For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,262 students in Cecil County, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cecil County, MD are Rising Sun Middle School, Bohemia Manor Middle School and Cherry Hill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cecil County, MD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Cecil County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cecil County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rising Sun Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
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
| 610 students
Rank: #22.
Bohemia Manor Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2757 Augustine Herman Hwy
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
(410) 885-2095
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
(410) 885-2095
Grades: 6-8
| 442 students
Rank: #33.
Cherry Hill Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2535 Singerly Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5020
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5020
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Rank: #44.
Perryville Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 Aiken Ave
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 996-6010
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 996-6010
Grades: 6-8
| 536 students
Rank: #55.
North East Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Cecil Ave
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6210
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6210
Grades: 6-8
| 754 students
Rank: #66.
Elkton Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 North St
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5010
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5010
Grades: 6-8
| 522 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 middle schools in Cecil County, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cecil County, MD include Rising Sun Middle School, Bohemia Manor Middle School and Cherry Hill Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cecil County?
6 public middle schools are located in Cecil County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cecil County?
Cecil County public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Cecil County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cecil County include: Cherry Hill Middle School vs. Elkton Middle School, North East Middle School vs. Perryville Middle School, Rising Sun Middle School vs. Perryville Middle School
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