Best Schools in Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County, MD has a total of 28 schools including 9 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools. A total of 11,718 students attend Dorchester County, MD schools. On average, schools in Dorchester County score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Dorchester County underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County, MD has 9 high schools with 6,156 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Dorchester County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dorchester County exceed expectations.
1. Patuxent High
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Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1029 Students
2. Calvert High
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Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1141 Students
3. Great Mills High
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St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1779 Students
4. North Dorchester High School
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Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 572 Students
5. St. Michaels Middle/high School
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Talbot County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 443 Students
6. Crisfield Academy And High School
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Somerset County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 350 Students
7. Cambridge-south Dorchester High School
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Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County, MD has 5 middle schools with 2,557 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Dorchester County score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dorchester County don't meet expectations.
1. Spring Ridge Middle
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St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 987 Students
2. Southern Middle
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Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students
3. North Dorchester Middle School
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Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 415 Students
4. Mace's Lane Middle School
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Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 481 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County, MD has 12 elementary schools with 3,005 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Dorchester County score 15% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dorchester County underperform expectations.
1. South Dorchester School
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Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 225 Students
2. Warwick Elementary School
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Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 347 Students
3. Ridge Elementary
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St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 216 Students
4. St Leonard Elementary
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Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students
5. Tilghman Elementary
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Talbot County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 94 Students
6. Deal Island School
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Somerset County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 96 Students
7. Hurlock Elementary School
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Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 384 Students
8. Vienna Elementary School
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Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 174 Students
9. Maple Elementary School
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Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 392 Students
10. Choptank Elementary School
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Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dorchester County, MD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dorchester County, MD has a total population of 32,531 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dorchester County, 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 Dorchester County, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dorchester County, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dorchester County, 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 Dorchester County, MD Internet Health Assessment.
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