Best High Schools in Talbot County, MD

High schools
5
Students
4,931
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Huntingtown High School

A

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Calvert High

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

3. Easton High

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

4. St. Michaels Middle/high School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

5. Cambridge-south Dorchester High School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

Best Middle Schools in Talbot County, MD

Middle schools
4
Students
2,572
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
30%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Windy Hill Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Plum Point Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

3. Easton Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

4. Mace's Lane Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

Best Elementary Schools in Talbot County, MD

Elementary schools
8
Students
3,196
Avg actual
33%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
don't meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Chapel District Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

2. White Marsh Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

3. St. Michaels Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

4. Tilghman Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

5. Easton Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

6. Sandy Hill Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets 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

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact 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

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact 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

11,000

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.

Questions About Schools in Talbot County, MD

How many schools are in Talbot County, MD?

Talbot County, MD has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 11,000 students in total.

How do schools in Talbot County perform on state tests?

On average, 19 schools in Talbot County score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Talbot County meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Talbot 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 Talbot County, MD

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Dorchester County, MD

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Caroline County, MD

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Queen Anne's County, MD

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

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Kent County, MD

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Anne Arundel County, MD

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Kent County, DE

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

  • Actual: 31%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
St. Mary's County, MD

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Sussex County, DE

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Cities, towns and school districts in Talbot County

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

Cities and towns (5)

School districts (1)