Snow Hill High School is a four-year public high school in Snow Hill, Maryland, United States. It is one of four public high schools in Worcester County along with Pocomoke High School, Stephen Decatur High School, and the Worcester Technical High School.
Serving 341 students in grades 9-12, Snow Hill High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Snow Hill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Snow Hill High School's student population of 341 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1957
Colors
Maroon, Silver
School Rankings
Snow Hill 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 Snow Hill 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
#515 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
6%
23%
Black
27%
33%
White
56%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Snow Hill High School's ranking?
Snow Hill High School is ranked #515 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Snow Hill High School often compared to?
Snow Hill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stephen Decatur High School, Pocomoke High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Snow Hill High School?
The graduation rate of Snow Hill High School is 95%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Snow Hill High School?
341 students attend Snow Hill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Snow Hill High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Snow Hill High School?
Snow Hill High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Snow Hill High School offer ?
Snow Hill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Snow Hill High School part of?
Snow Hill High School is part of Worcester County School District.
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