Best Schools in Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County, MD has 31 public schools (9 high, 5 middle, 15 elementary) serving 14,339 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Dorchester County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dorchester County, MD
The top high schools in Dorchester County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Calvert High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1141 Students
2. Mardela Middle & High
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Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 691 Students
3. Patuxent High
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Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1029 Students
4. Great Mills High
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St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1779 Students
5. Crisfield Academy And High School
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Somerset County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 350 Students
6. St. Michaels Middle/high School
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Talbot County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 443 Students
7. North Dorchester High School
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Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 572 Students
8. Washington Academy And High School
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Somerset County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 597 Students
9. Cambridge-south Dorchester High School
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Projected Test Scores
Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dorchester County, MD
The top middle schools in Dorchester County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Dorchester Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 415 Students
2. Spring Ridge Middle
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St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 987 Students
3. Southern Middle
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Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students
4. Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School
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Somerset County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 396 Students
5. 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
The top elementary schools in Dorchester County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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. St Leonard Elementary
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Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students
4. Vienna Elementary School
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Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 174 Students
5. Northwestern Elementary
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Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
6. Preston Elementary School
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Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 406 Students
7. Deal Island School
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Somerset County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 96 Students
8. Hurlock Elementary School
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Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 384 Students
9. Ridge Elementary
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St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 216 Students
10. Tilghman Elementary
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Talbot County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 94 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.
Questions About Schools in Dorchester County, MD
How many schools are in Dorchester County, MD?
Dorchester County, MD has 31 public schools: 9 high schools, 5 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 14,339 students in total.
How do schools in Dorchester County perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in Dorchester County score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Dorchester County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dorchester County?
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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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Dorchester County
5 places in Dorchester County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Cambridge (5)
- Hurlock (3)
- Church Creek (1)
- Secretary (1)
- Vienna (1)
School districts (1)
- Dorchester County Public Schools (11 schools)