For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,607 students in Salisbury, MD.
The top ranked public high 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 60% 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 82%, which is less than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Parkside High School, with 91% 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 equal to the Maryland public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Salisbury, MD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(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
| 1,333 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
| 1,136 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
| 1,254 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 61 students
Rank: #55.
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: 6-9
| 823 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 James M. Bennett High School, Parkside High School and Wicomico High School.
How many public high schools are located in Salisbury, MD?
5 public high schools are located in Salisbury, MD.
What is the racial composition of students in Salisbury, MD?
Salisbury, MD public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Maryland public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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