Best Schools in Wicomico County, MD
Wicomico County, MD has 34 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 19 elementary) serving 16,689 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Wicomico County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wicomico County, MD
The top high schools in Wicomico County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mardela Middle & High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 691 Students
2. James M. Bennett High
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Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1343 Students
3. Parkside High
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Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1160 Students
4. Wicomico High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1325 Students
5. Wicomico County Evening High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 26 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wicomico County, MD
The top middle schools in Wicomico County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pittsville Elementary & Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 329 Students
2. Salisbury Middle
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Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 873 Students
3. Bennett Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 906 Students
4. Wicomico Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 819 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wicomico County, MD
The top elementary schools in Wicomico County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Willards Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 309 Students
2. North Salisbury Elementary
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Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 505 Students
3. Delmar Elementary
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Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 858 Students
4. Westside Intermediate
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Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 343 Students
5. Northwestern Elementary
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Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
6. Fruitland Intermediate
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Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 393 Students
7. Pinehurst Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 486 Students
8. Glen Avenue School
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Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 379 Students
9. Pemberton Elementary
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Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 546 Students
10. Prince Street School
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Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 854 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
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 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
20.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Wicomico County, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wicomico County, MD
How many schools are in Wicomico County, MD?
Wicomico County, MD has 34 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 16,689 students in total.
How do schools in Wicomico County perform on state tests?
On average, 34 schools in Wicomico County score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Wicomico County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wicomico 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: 28%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Wicomico County
8 places in Wicomico County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Salisbury (15)
- Fruitland (3)
- Mardela Springs (2)
- Delmar (1)
- Hebron (1)
- Pittsville (1)
- Quantico (1)
- Willards (1)
School districts (1)
- Wicomico County Public Schools (25 schools)