Best Schools in 21863, MD
21863, MD has 13 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 3 elementary) serving 7,188 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 21863 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 21863, MD
The top high schools in 21863, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stephen Decatur High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Worcester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1431 Students
2. Snow Hill High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Worcester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 348 Students
3. Pocomoke High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Worcester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 352 Students
4. Parkside High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1160 Students
Best Middle Schools in 21863, MD
The top middle schools in 21863, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stephen Decatur Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Worcester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 697 Students
2. Berlin Intermediate
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Worcester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 640 Students
3. Snow Hill Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Worcester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 403 Students
4. Pocomoke Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Worcester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 448 Students
5. Pittsville Elementary & Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 329 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 21863, MD
The top elementary schools in 21863, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Snow Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Worcester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 379 Students
2. Pocomoke Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Worcester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 443 Students
3. Buckingham Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Worcester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 515 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 21863, MD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
21863, MD has a total population of 4,970 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 21863, 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 21863, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21863, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21863, 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 21863, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 21863, MD
How many schools are in 21863, MD?
21863, MD has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 7,188 students in total.
How do schools in 21863 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 21863 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 21863 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21863?
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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