Best High Schools in Wicomico County, MD

Wicomico County, MD has 11 high schools with 5,811 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 Wicomico County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Wicomico County meet expectations.

1. Parkside High

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1160 Students

2. James M. Bennett High

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1343 Students

3. Mardela Middle & High

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 691 Students

4. Wicomico High

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1325 Students

5. Wicomico County Evening High

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 26 Students

Best Middle Schools in Wicomico County, MD

Wicomico County, MD has 7 middle schools with 4,572 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 Wicomico County score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Wicomico County don't meet expectations.

1. Delmar Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Delmar School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 757 Students

2. Bennett Middle

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 906 Students

3. North Dorchester Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 415 Students

4. Salisbury Middle

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 873 Students

5. Pittsville Elementary & Middle

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 329 Students

6. Laurel Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Laurel School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 473 Students

7. Wicomico Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 819 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Wicomico County, MD

Wicomico County, MD has 20 elementary schools with 8,125 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 Wicomico County score 15% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Wicomico County underperform expectations.

1. North Salisbury Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 505 Students

2. Northwestern Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students

3. Westside Intermediate

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 343 Students

4. Fruitland Intermediate

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 393 Students

5. Pemberton Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 546 Students

6. Vienna Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 174 Students

7. Glen Avenue School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 379 Students

8. East Salisbury Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 421 Students

9. Pinehurst Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 486 Students

10. Willards Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 309 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Wicomico County, MD

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

Community Factors

Wicomico County, MD has a total population of 103,588 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Wicomico County, MD

18,508

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

29%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Wicomico 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

20.70 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.29 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

15.40 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wicomico County, MD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,191 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

60 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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