For the 2023-24 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,803 students in Worcester County, MD (there are 5 private schools, serving 748 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Worcester County, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Worcester County, MD are Stephen Decatur High School, Snow Hill High School and Pocomoke High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Worcester County, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Maryland public school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Worcester County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Worcester County Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stephen Decatur High School
Math: 64% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9913 Seahawk Rd
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 641-2171
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 641-2171
Grades: 9-12
| 1,444 students
Rank: #22.
Snow Hill High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
305 S Church St
Snow Hill, MD 21863
(410) 632-5270
Snow Hill, MD 21863
(410) 632-5270
Grades: 9-12
| 343 students
Rank: #33.
Pocomoke High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1817 Old Virginia Rd
Pocomoke City, MD 21851
(410) 632-5180
Pocomoke City, MD 21851
(410) 632-5180
Grades: 9-12
| 333 students
Rank: #44.
Berlin Intermediate
Math: 35% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
309 Franklin Ave
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 632-5320
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 632-5320
Grades: 5-6
| 667 students
Rank: #55.
Ocean City Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12828 Center Dr
Ocean City, MD 21842
(410) 632-5370
Ocean City, MD 21842
(410) 632-5370
Grades: PK-4
| 545 students
Rank: #66.
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9815 Seahawk Rd
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 641-2846
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 641-2846
Grades: 7-8
| 669 students
Rank: #77.
Showell Elementary School
Math: 26% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11318 Showell School Rd
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 632-5350
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 632-5350
Grades: PK-4
| 660 students
Rank: #88.
Pocomoke Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 8th St
Pocomoke City, MD 21851
(410) 632-5150
Pocomoke City, MD 21851
(410) 632-5150
Grades: 4-8
| 443 students
Rank: #99.
Cedar Chapel Special School
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 Coulbourne Ln
Snow Hill, MD 21863
(410) 632-5230
Snow Hill, MD 21863
(410) 632-5230
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Rank: #1010.
Snow Hill Middle School
Math: 19% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
522 Coulbourne Ln
Snow Hill, MD 21863
(410) 632-5240
Snow Hill, MD 21863
(410) 632-5240
Grades: 4-8
| 375 students
Rank: #1111.
Snow Hill Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
515 Coulbourne Ln
Snow Hill, MD 21863
(410) 632-5210
Snow Hill, MD 21863
(410) 632-5210
Grades: PK-3
| 355 students
Rank: #1212.
Buckingham Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Buckingham Rd
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 632-5300
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 632-5300
Grades: PK-4
| 488 students
Rank: #1313.
Pocomoke Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2119 Pocomoke Beltway
Pocomoke City, MD 21851
(410) 632-5130
Pocomoke City, MD 21851
(410) 632-5130
Grades: PK-3
| 435 students
Rank: n/an/a
Worcester Technical High School
Vocational School
6290 Worcester Hwy
Newark, MD 21841
(410) 632-5050
Newark, MD 21841
(410) 632-5050
Grades: Inquire with school
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Worcester County, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Worcester County, MD include Stephen Decatur High School, Snow Hill High School and Pocomoke High School.
How many public schools are located in Worcester County, MD?
14 public schools are located in Worcester County, MD.
What percentage of students in Worcester County, MD go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Worcester County, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Worcester County, MD?
Worcester County, MD public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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