For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 354 students in Chestertown, MD.
The top-ranked public middle school in Chestertown, MD is Kent County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chestertown, MD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Chestertown have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 72% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chestertown, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kent County Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
402 E Campus Avenue
Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-1771
Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-1771
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Chestertown, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chestertown, MD include Kent County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chestertown?
1 public middle schools are located in Chestertown.
What is the racial composition of students in Chestertown?
Chestertown public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 72% (majority Black).
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