Best Schools in 21801, MD
21801, MD has 21 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 15 elementary) serving 13,344 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 21801 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 21801, MD
The top high schools in 21801, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James M. Bennett High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1343 Students
2. Parkside High
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Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1160 Students
3. Wicomico High
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Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1325 Students
Best Middle Schools in 21801, MD
The top middle schools in 21801, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salisbury Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 873 Students
2. Bennett Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 906 Students
3. Wicomico Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 819 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 21801, MD
The top elementary schools in 21801, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Salisbury Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 505 Students
2. Delmar Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 858 Students
3. Westside Intermediate
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Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 343 Students
4. Fruitland Intermediate
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Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 393 Students
5. Pinehurst Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 486 Students
6. Glen Avenue School
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Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 379 Students
7. Pemberton Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 546 Students
8. Prince Street School
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Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 854 Students
9. East Salisbury Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 421 Students
10. Asbury Child Development Center
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Projected Test Scores
Asbury Child Development Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 140 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 21801, MD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
21801, MD has a total population of 31,250 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 21801, MD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21801, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21801, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21801, MD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 21801, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 21801, MD
How many schools are in 21801, MD?
21801, MD has 21 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 13,344 students in total.
How do schools in 21801 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 21801 score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 21801 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21801?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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