Best High Schools in Kent County, MD

High schools
1
Students
531
Avg actual
29%
Avg projected
48%
Impact
underperform expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Kent County High

D+

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kent County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 531 Students

Best Middle Schools in Kent County, MD

Middle schools
1
Students
399
Avg actual
19%
Avg projected
27%
Impact
underperform expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Kent County Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Kent County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 399 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Kent County, MD

Elementary schools
6
Students
1,078
Avg actual
33%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Rock Hall Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kent County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 182 Students

2. H. H. Garnett Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Kent County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 347 Students

3. Galena Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Kent County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 292 Students

4. Radcliffe Creek School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Radcliffe Creek School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 73 Students

5. Kent School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Kent School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 155 Students

6. Friendship Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Friendship Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 29 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Kent County, MD

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

Community Factors

Kent County, MD has a total population of 19,198 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Kent County, MD

2,213

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

36%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Kent County, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

29.21 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.77 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

24.44 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kent County, MD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

7,169 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

42 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Kent County, MD

How many schools are in Kent County, MD?

Kent County, MD has 9 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 2,213 students in total.

How do schools in Kent County perform on state tests?

On average, 9 schools in Kent County score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Kent County don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kent 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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Kent County, MD

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Queen Anne's County, MD

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Harford County, MD

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cecil County, MD

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Kent County, DE

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Caroline County, MD

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Baltimore City, MD

  • Actual: 19%
  • Projected: 20%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Baltimore County, MD

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Anne Arundel County, MD

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Talbot County, MD

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
New Castle County, DE

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Cities, towns and school districts in Kent County

4 places in Kent County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.

Cities and towns (4)

School districts (1)