Top 10 Best Salisbury Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 9,563 students in Salisbury, MD (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,771 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Salisbury, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Salisbury, MD are James M. Bennett High School, Parkside High School and Wicomico High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salisbury, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Maryland public school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Salisbury have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Salisbury, MD Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James M. Bennett High School
Math: 55% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 E College Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5141
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5141
Grades: 9-12
| 1,362 students
Rank: #22.
Parkside High School
Math: 52% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1015 Beaglin Park Dr
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5143
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5143
Grades: 9-12
| 1,113 students
Rank: #33.
Wicomico High School
Math: 30% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Long Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5146
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5146
Grades: 9-12
| 1,190 students
Rank: #44.
North Salisbury Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 27% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1213 Emerson Ave
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5807
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5807
Grades: 3-5
| 471 students
Rank: #55.
Wicomico County Evening High School
Alternative School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
916 S. Schumaker Dr
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-4537
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-4537
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: #66.
Salisbury Middle School
Math: 13% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
607 Morris St
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5149
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5149
Grades: 6-8
| 897 students
Rank: #77.
Pemberton Elementary School
Math: 10% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Pemberton Dr
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5809
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5809
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #88.
Wicomico Middle School
Math: 3% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
635 E Main St
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5145
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5145
Grades: 6-8
| 829 students
Rank: #99.
Pinehurst Elementary School
Math: 10% | Reading: 7%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
520 S Pinehurst Ave
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5810
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5810
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #1010.
Glen Avenue School
Math: 8% | Reading: 6%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1615 Glen Ave
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5806
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5806
Grades: 2-5
| 409 students
Rank: #1111.
East Salisbury Elementary School
Math: 6% | Reading: 8%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Old Ocean City Rd
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5803
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5803
Grades: 3-5
| 399 students
Rank: #1212.
Prince Street School
Math: 5% | Reading: 8%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Prince Street
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5813
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5813
Grades: PK-5
| 731 students
Rank: n/an/a
31481 Ocean City Rd
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5101
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5101
Grades: PK-2
| 546 students
Rank: n/an/a
711 Lake St
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5814
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5814
Grades: PK-1
| 217 students
Rank: n/an/a
1321 West Road
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5816
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5816
Grades: PK-2
| 307 students
Salisbury, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Wicomico County Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1130 Jersery Rd
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 543-4203
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 543-4203
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Wicomico County Home & Hospital (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
101 Long Ave
Salisbury, MD 21802
(410) 677-4400
Salisbury, MD 21802
(410) 677-4400
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Salisbury, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Salisbury, MD are James M. Bennett High School, Parkside High School and Wicomico High School.
How many public schools are located in Salisbury, MD?
15 public schools are located in Salisbury, MD.
What percentage of students in Salisbury, MD go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Salisbury, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Salisbury, MD?
Salisbury, MD minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
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