Top Rankings
Talbot County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,485 students in Talbot County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
Public Schools in Talbot County School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,410 Schools
# Students
4,485 Students
892,215 Students
# Teachers
341 Teachers
61,919 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Talbot County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#15 out of 25 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Graduation Rate
97%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.8%
32.4%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.74
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Hispanic
28%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
% Black
15%
32%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% White
49%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,473 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,239. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,371 is less than the state median of $21,504. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$87 MM
$19,842 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$78 MM
$19,186 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$19,473
$22,239
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$17,371
$21,504
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Talbot County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tilghman Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21374 Foster Ave
Tilghman, MD 21671
(410) 886-2391
Tilghman, MD 21671
(410) 886-2391
Gr: PK-5 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Chapel District Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11430 Cordova Rd
Cordova, MD 21625
(410) 822-2391
Cordova, MD 21625
(410) 822-2391
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
White Marsh Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4322 Lovers Ln
Trappe, MD 21673
(410) 476-3144
Trappe, MD 21673
(410) 476-3144
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
St. Michaels Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Seymour Ave
Saint Michaels, MD 21663
(410) 745-2882
Saint Michaels, MD 21663
(410) 745-2882
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Easton High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
723 Mecklenburg Ave
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-4180
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-4180
Gr: 9-12 | 1,179 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
St. Michaels Middle/high School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Seymour Ave
Saint Michaels, MD 21663
(410) 745-2852
Saint Michaels, MD 21663
(410) 745-2852
Gr: 6-12 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Easton Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Peachblossom Rd
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-2910
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-2910
Gr: 6-8 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Easton Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 Glenwood Ave
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-0686
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-0686
Gr: PK-5 | 1,075 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Talbot County School District?
Talbot County School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,485 students.
What is the rank of Talbot County School District?
Talbot County School District is ranked #15 out of 25 school districts in Maryland (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maryland school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Talbot County School District?
49% of Talbot County School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Talbot County School District?
Talbot County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What is Talbot County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,371 is less than the state median of $21,504. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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