Serving 1,343 students in grades 9-12, James M. Bennett High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James M. Bennett High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
James M. Bennett High School's student population of 1,343 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James M. Bennett High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James M. Bennett High School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#694 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
14%
22%
Black
35%
33%
White
39%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James M. Bennett High School's ranking?
James M. Bennett High School is ranked #694 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are James M. Bennett High School often compared to?
James M. Bennett High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkside High School, Wicomico High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of James M. Bennett High School?
The graduation rate of James M. Bennett High School is 83%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend James M. Bennett High School?
1,343 students attend James M. Bennett High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of James M. Bennett High School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James M. Bennett High School?
James M. Bennett High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does James M. Bennett High School offer ?
James M. Bennett High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James M. Bennett High School part of?
James M. Bennett High School is part of Wicomico County School District.
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