Best High Schools in Talbot County, MD

Talbot County, MD has 7 high schools with 5,232 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 Talbot County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Talbot County exceed expectations.

1. Huntingtown High School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1360 Students

2. Calvert High

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1141 Students

3. Easton High

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Talbot County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1203 Students

4. St. Michaels Middle/high School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Talbot County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 443 Students

5. Cambridge-south Dorchester High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students

Best Middle Schools in Talbot County, MD

Talbot County, MD has 5 middle schools with 2,965 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 Talbot County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Talbot County underperform expectations.

1. Windy Hill Middle

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 737 Students

2. Plum Point Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 617 Students

3. Matapeake Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Queen Anne's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 393 Students

4. Easton Middle

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Talbot County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 737 Students

5. Mace's Lane Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 481 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Talbot County, MD

Talbot County, MD has 8 elementary schools with 3,196 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 Talbot County score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Talbot County underperform expectations.

1. St. Michaels Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Talbot County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 333 Students

2. White Marsh Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Talbot County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 288 Students

3. Chapel District Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

4. Tilghman Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Talbot County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 94 Students

5. Easton Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Talbot County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1078 Students

6. Sandy Hill Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students

7. Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 388 Students

8. The Country School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

The Country School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 294 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Talbot County, MD

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

Community Factors

Talbot County, MD has a total population of 37,526 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Talbot County, MD

11,393

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

40%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Talbot County, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

19.00 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

3.21 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

15.79 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Talbot County, MD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

950 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

58 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
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