For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,732 students in Kent County, MD (there are 5 private schools, serving 421 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Kent County, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Kent County, MD are Rock Hall Elementary School, Kent County High School and Galena Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kent County, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Kent County 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 Kent County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rock Hall Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21203 Sharp St
Rock Hall, MD 21661
(410) 639-2265
Rock Hall, MD 21661
(410) 639-2265
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Rank: #22.
Kent County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25301 Lambs Meadow Rd
Worton, MD 21678
(410) 778-4540
Worton, MD 21678
(410) 778-4540
Grades: 9-12
| 522 students
Rank: #33.
Galena Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
114 S Main Street
Galena, MD 21635
(410) 648-5132
Galena, MD 21635
(410) 648-5132
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #44.
H. H. Garnett Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
320 Calvert St
Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-6890
Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-6890
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #55.
Kent County Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
402 E Campus Avenue
Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-1771
Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-1771
Grades: 6-8
| 382 students
Kent County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
114 South Main St
Galena, MD 21635
(410) 648-5132
Galena, MD 21635
(410) 648-5132
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
172 Sassafras St
Millington, MD 21651
(410) 928-3141
Millington, MD 21651
(410) 928-3141
Grades: PK-5
| 162 students
21203 Sharp St
Rock Hall, MD 21661
(410) 639-2279
Rock Hall, MD 21661
(410) 639-2279
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
11085 Worton Rd
Worton, MD 21678
(410) 778-2164
Worton, MD 21678
(410) 778-2164
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kent County, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Kent County, MD include Rock Hall Elementary School, Kent County High School and Galena Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kent County?
5 public schools are located in Kent County.
What percentage of students in Kent County go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Kent County are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kent County?
Kent County 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).
Which public schools in Kent County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kent County include: Kent County Middle School vs. Kent County High School, Kent County High School vs. Kent County Middle School
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