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 568 students in grades 9-12, North Dorchester High School ranks in the top 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Dorchester High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
North Dorchester High School's student population of 568 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
568 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1951
School Rankings
North Dorchester High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Dorchester High School is 0.59, 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
#625 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
10%
23%
Black
23%
33%
White
59%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Dorchester High School's ranking?
North Dorchester High School is ranked #625 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% 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 85-89%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend North Dorchester High School?
568 students attend North Dorchester High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of North Dorchester High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 10% 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 16:1, 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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