Best Schools in Somerset County, MD
Somerset County, MD has 10 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,976 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Somerset County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Somerset County, MD
The top high schools in Somerset County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crisfield Academy And High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somerset County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 350 Students
2. Washington Academy And High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somerset County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 597 Students
Best Middle Schools in Somerset County, MD
The top middle schools in Somerset County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spring Ridge Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 987 Students
2. Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somerset County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 396 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Somerset County, MD
The top elementary schools in Somerset County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Deal Island School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somerset County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 96 Students
2. Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 216 Students
3. Carter G Woodson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somerset County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 508 Students
4. Greenwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somerset County Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 474 Students
5. Ewell School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somerset County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 7 • 2 Students
6. Princess Anne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somerset County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 350 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Somerset County, MD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Somerset County, MD has a total population of 24,620 with 25% 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 Somerset 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 Somerset County, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Somerset County, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Somerset 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 Somerset County, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Somerset County, MD
How many schools are in Somerset County, MD?
Somerset County, MD has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,976 students in total.
How do schools in Somerset County perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Somerset County score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Somerset County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Somerset 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: 31%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Somerset County
4 places in Somerset County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Princess Anne (3)
- Crisfield (2)
- Westover (2)
- Deal Island (1)
School districts (1)
- Somerset County Public Schools (8 schools)