For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 522 students in 21678, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 30 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 21678, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in 21678, MD is Kent County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 21678 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21678, MD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21678, MD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kent County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25301 Lambs Meadow Rd
Worton, MD 21678
(410) 778-4540
Worton, MD 21678
(410) 778-4540
Gr: 9-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
21678, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11085 Worton Rd
Worton, MD 21678
(410) 778-2164
Worton, MD 21678
(410) 778-2164
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 21678, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 21678, MD include Kent County High School.
How many public schools are located in 21678?
1 public schools are located in 21678.
What percentage of students in 21678 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 21678 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21678?
21678 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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