Best Schools in Worcester County, MD
Worcester County, MD has 21 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 7 elementary) serving 10,595 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Worcester County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Worcester County, MD
The top high schools in Worcester County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stephen Decatur High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Worcester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1431 Students
2. Snow Hill High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Worcester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 348 Students
3. Pocomoke High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Worcester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 352 Students
4. Parkside High
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Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1160 Students
5. Washington Academy And High School
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Projected Test Scores
Somerset County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 597 Students
Best Middle Schools in Worcester County, MD
The top middle schools in Worcester County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stephen Decatur Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Worcester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 697 Students
2. Berlin Intermediate
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Worcester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 640 Students
3. Snow Hill Middle
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Worcester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 403 Students
4. Pocomoke Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Worcester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 448 Students
5. Pittsville Elementary & Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 329 Students
6. Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School
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Projected Test Scores
Somerset County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 396 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Worcester County, MD
The top elementary schools in Worcester County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ocean City Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Worcester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 521 Students
2. Snow Hill Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Worcester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 379 Students
3. Showell Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Worcester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 621 Students
4. Pocomoke Elementary
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Worcester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 443 Students
5. Buckingham Elementary
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Worcester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 515 Students
6. Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
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Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 240 Students
7. Princess Anne Elementary School
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Somerset County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 350 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Worcester County, MD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Worcester County, MD has a total population of 52,460 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Worcester 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 Worcester County, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Worcester County, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Worcester 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 Worcester County, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Worcester County, MD
How many schools are in Worcester County, MD?
Worcester County, MD has 21 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 10,595 students in total.
How do schools in Worcester County perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Worcester County score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Worcester County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Worcester 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: 33%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 29%
- 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: 76%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Worcester County
4 places in Worcester County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Berlin (5)
- Snow Hill (4)
- Pocomoke City (3)
- Ocean City (1)
School districts (1)
- Worcester County Public Schools (13 schools)