Best Hurlock Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,376 students in Hurlock, MD.
The top-ranked public schools in Hurlock, MD are North Dorchester High School, Hurlock Elementary School and North Dorchester Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hurlock, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Hurlock have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Hurlock, MD (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Dorchester High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5875 Cloverdale Road
Hurlock, MD 21643
(410) 943-4511
Gr: 9-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Hurlock Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Charles St.
Hurlock, MD 21643
(410) 943-3303
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
North Dorchester Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5745 Cloverdale Road
Hurlock, MD 21643
(410) 943-3322
Gr: 6-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Hurlock, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in Hurlock, MD include North Dorchester High School, Hurlock Elementary School and North Dorchester Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hurlock?
3 public schools are located in Hurlock.
What is the racial composition of students in Hurlock?
Hurlock public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).

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