Best High Schools in 21856, MD

High schools
2
Students
2,034
Avg actual
37%
Avg projected
48%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 21856, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mardela Middle & High

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 691 Students

2. James M. Bennett High

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1343 Students

Best Middle Schools in 21856, MD

Middle schools
1
Students
873
Avg actual
32%
Avg projected
26%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 21856, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Salisbury Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 873 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 21856, MD

Elementary schools
2
Students
535
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
31%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 21856, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Westside Intermediate

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 343 Students

2. Westside Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 192 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 21856, MD

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

21856, MD has a total population of 903 with 7% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21856, MD

3,442

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21856, MD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

12.78 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.98 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.79 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21856, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21856, MD.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,900 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

18 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21856, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21856, MD

How many schools are in 21856, MD?

21856, MD has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,442 students in total.

How do schools in 21856 perform on state tests?

On average, 5 schools in 21856 score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 21856 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21856?

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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  • Projected: 33%
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  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected: 32%
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21830, MD

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 34%
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21814, MD

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
21826, MD

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
21801, MD

  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
21837, MD

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 39%
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21840, MD

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations