For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,945 students in Salisbury, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Salisbury, MD are Wicomico County Evening High School, Parkside High School and James M. Bennett High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salisbury, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Salisbury have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Salisbury, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Parkside High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Salisbury, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: 10-12
| 36 students
Rank: #22.
Parkside High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1015 Beaglin Park Dr
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5143
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5143
Grades: 9-12
| 1,223 students
Rank: #33.
James M. Bennett High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 E College Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5141
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5141
Grades: 9-12
| 1,379 students
Rank: #44.
Wicomico High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Long Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5146
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5146
Grades: 9-12
| 1,307 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 high schools in Salisbury, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Salisbury, MD include Wicomico County Evening High School, Parkside High School and James M. Bennett High School.
How many public high schools are located in Salisbury?
4 public high schools are located in Salisbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Salisbury?
Salisbury public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Salisbury are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Salisbury include: Parkside High School vs. James M. Bennett High School, James M. Bennett High School vs. Parkside High School, Wicomico High School vs. James M. Bennett High School
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