North Dorchester High School is an American high school located in Hurlock, Maryland. In addition to Hurlock, it serves other small Dorchester County, Maryland, communities including Beach Haven, Brookview, East New Market, Eldorado, Elliotts Island, Galestown, Rhodesdale, Secretary and Vienna.
Serving 526 students in grades 9-12, North Dorchester High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: North Dorchester High School serves the eastern part of Hurlock, MD, covering an area of approximately 268.8 square miles, with most students living around 13.5 miles from the school and some as far as 25 miles away. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Dorchester High School's student population of 526 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
526 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1951
School Rankings
North Dorchester High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Dorchester High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#726 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Dorchester High School's ranking?
North Dorchester High School is ranked #726 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are North Dorchester High School often compared to?
North Dorchester High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cambridge-south Dorchester High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Dorchester High School?
The graduation rate of North Dorchester High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend North Dorchester High School?
526 students attend North Dorchester High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of North Dorchester High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Dorchester High School?
North Dorchester High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Dorchester High School offer ?
North Dorchester High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Dorchester High School part of?
North Dorchester High School is part of Dorchester County School District.
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