For the 2024 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 14,664 students in Wicomico County, MD (there are 11 private schools, serving 2,000 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Wicomico County, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Wicomico County, MD are North Salisbury Elementary School, Wicomico County Evening High School and Westside Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wicomico County, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Wicomico County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wicomico County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Salisbury Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1213 Emerson Ave
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5807
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5807
Grades: 3-5
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Westside Intermediate
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8000 Quantico Rd
Hebron, MD 21830
(410) 677-5118
Hebron, MD 21830
(410) 677-5118
Grades: 2-5
| 340 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Delmar Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
811 S Second Street
Delmar, MD 21875
(410) 677-5178
Delmar, MD 21875
(410) 677-5178
Grades: PK-4
| 894 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9975 Sharptown Rd
Mardela Springs, MD 21837
(410) 677-5808
Mardela Springs, MD 21837
(410) 677-5808
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 1,136 students
Rank: #77.
Willards Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
36161 Richland Rd
Willards, MD 21874
(410) 677-5819
Willards, MD 21874
(410) 677-5819
Grades: PK-3
| 276 students
Rank: #88.
Fruitland Intermediate
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
208 W Main St
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 677-5805
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 677-5805
Grades: 3-5
| 400 students
Rank: #99.
Pittsville Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34404 Old Ocean City Rd
Pittsville, MD 21850
(410) 677-5811
Pittsville, MD 21850
(410) 677-5811
Grades: 4-8
| 354 students
Rank: #1010.
Mardela Middle & High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24940 Delmar Rd
Mardela Springs, MD 21837
(410) 677-5142
Mardela Springs, MD 21837
(410) 677-5142
Grades: 6-12
| 728 students
Rank: #1111.
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
| 1,333 students
Rank: #1212.
Bennett Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
532 S. Division Street
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 677-5140
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 677-5140
Grades: 6-8
| 952 students
Rank: #1313.
Pemberton Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Pemberton Dr
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5809
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5809
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #1414.
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
| 1,254 students
Rank: #1515.
Salisbury Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
607 Morris St
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5149
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5149
Grades: 6-8
| 900 students
Rank: #1616.
Glen Avenue School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1615 Glen Ave
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5806
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5806
Grades: 2-5
| 409 students
Rank: #1717.
Pinehurst Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
520 S Pinehurst Ave
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5810
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5810
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #1818.
Prince Street School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Prince Street
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5813
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5813
Grades: PK-5
| 782 students
Rank: #1919.
East Salisbury Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Old Ocean City Rd
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5803
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5803
Grades: 3-6
| 398 students
Rank: #2020.
Wicomico Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
635 E Main St
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5145
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5145
Grades: 6-9
| 823 students
Rank: n/an/a
31481 Ocean City Rd
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5101
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5101
Grades: PK-2
| 641 students
Rank: n/an/a
711 Lake St
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5814
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5814
Grades: PK-1
| 252 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 N Division St
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 677-5171
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 677-5171
Grades: PK-2
| 438 students
Rank: n/an/a
1321 West Road
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5816
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5816
Grades: PK-2
| 317 students
Rank: n/an/a
6046 Quantico Rd
Quantico, MD 21856
(410) 677-5117
Quantico, MD 21856
(410) 677-5117
Grades: PK-1
| 187 students
Wicomico County 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 Wicomico County, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Wicomico County, MD include North Salisbury Elementary School, Wicomico County Evening High School and Westside Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in Wicomico County, MD?
25 public schools are located in Wicomico County, MD.
What percentage of students in Wicomico County, MD go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Wicomico County, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wicomico County, MD?
Wicomico County, MD public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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