For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 989 students in Somerset County, MD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Somerset County, MD are Crisfield Academy And High School and Washington Academy And High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerset County, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Somerset County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Somerset County, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crisfield Academy And High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Somerset County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crisfield Academy And High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 N Somerset Avenue
Crisfield, MD 21817
(410) 968-0150
Crisfield, MD 21817
(410) 968-0150
Gr: 8-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Washington Academy And High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10902 Old Princess Anne Rd
Princess Anne, MD 21853
(410) 651-0480
Princess Anne, MD 21853
(410) 651-0480
Gr: 8-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Somerset County Technical High School
Vocational School
79894 Tawes Campus Road
Westover, MD 21871
(410) 651-2285
Westover, MD 21871
(410) 651-2285
Gr: 9-12
Somerset County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7982a Tawes Campus Drive
Ewell, MD 21824
(410) 968-0534
Ewell, MD 21824
(410) 968-0534
Gr: 3-7 | 2 students
6 Asbury Avenue
Crisfield, MD 21817
(410) 968-0747
Crisfield, MD 21817
(410) 968-0747
Gr: PK-2 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Po Box G
Marion Station, MD 21838
(410) 623-4321
Marion Station, MD 21838
(410) 623-4321
Gr: 3-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Somerset County, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Somerset County, MD include Crisfield Academy And High School and Washington Academy And High School.
How many public high schools are located in Somerset County?
3 public high schools are located in Somerset County.
What is the racial composition of students in Somerset County?
Somerset County public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Somerset County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Somerset County include: Washington Academy And High School vs. Crisfield Academy And High School, Crisfield Academy And High School vs. Washington Academy And High School
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