For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,145 students in Worcester County, MD. The top ranked public high 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Worcester County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Worcester County, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pocomoke High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Worcester County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stephen Decatur High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9913 Seahawk Rd
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 641-2171
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 641-2171
Grades: 9-12
| 1,403 students
Rank: #22.
Snow Hill High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 S Church St
Snow Hill, MD 21863
(410) 632-5270
Snow Hill, MD 21863
(410) 632-5270
Grades: 9-12
| 341 students
Rank: #33.
Pocomoke High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1817 Old Virginia Rd
Pocomoke City, MD 21851
(410) 632-5180
Pocomoke City, MD 21851
(410) 632-5180
Grades: 9-12
| 351 students
Rank: #44.
Cedar Chapel Special School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Coulbourne Ln
Snow Hill, MD 21863
(410) 632-5230
Snow Hill, MD 21863
(410) 632-5230
Grades: 1-12
| 50 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: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Worcester County, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Worcester County, MD include Stephen Decatur High School, Snow Hill High School and Pocomoke High School. Worcester County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Maryland.
How many public high schools are located in Worcester County?
5 public high schools are located in Worcester County.
What is the racial composition of students in Worcester County?
Worcester County public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Worcester County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Worcester County include: Snow Hill High School vs. Stephen Decatur High School, Stephen Decatur High School vs. Snow Hill High School, Pocomoke High School vs. Snow Hill High School
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