For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,608 students in Dorchester County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
Public Schools in Dorchester County School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,413 Schools
# Students
4,608 Students
890,455 Students
# Teachers
356 Teachers
61,620 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Dorchester County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#22 out of 25 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
36%
Graduation Rate
82%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.74
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,391 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
33 Students
60,213 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
583 Students
202,727 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
23%
# Black Students
1,858 Students
288,848 Students
% Black Students
40%
33%
# White Students
1,790 Students
286,955 Students
% White Students
39%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
338 Students
47,519 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
295
31,381
# Students in K Grade:
326
60,579
# Students in 1st Grade:
292
63,130
# Students in 2nd Grade:
356
65,933
# Students in 3rd Grade:
318
64,137
# Students in 4th Grade:
345
65,488
# Students in 5th Grade:
354
65,328
# Students in 6th Grade:
319
64,624
# Students in 7th Grade:
315
65,549
# Students in 8th Grade:
331
65,988
# Students in 9th Grade:
463
79,802
# Students in 10th Grade:
346
72,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
301
64,963
# Students in 12th Grade:
247
61,173
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,041 is higher than the state median of $19,554. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,224 is higher than the state median of $18,481. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$17,412 MM
Spending
$89 MM
$16,456 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,041
$19,554
Spending / Student
$19,224
$18,481
Best Dorchester County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Dorchester School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3485 Golden Hill Road
Church Creek, MD 21622
(410) 901-6934
Church Creek, MD 21622
(410) 901-6934
Grades: PK-8
| 240 students
Rank: #22.
Warwick Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
155 Main Street
Secretary, MD 21664
(410) 943-3588
Secretary, MD 21664
(410) 943-3588
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #33.
Vienna Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4905 Ocean Gateway
Vienna, MD 21869
(410) 943-3775
Vienna, MD 21869
(410) 943-3775
Grades: PK-5
| 188 students
Rank: #44.
North Dorchester High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5875 Cloverdale Road
Hurlock, MD 21643
(410) 943-4511
Hurlock, MD 21643
(410) 943-4511
Grades: 9-12
| 568 students
Rank: #55.
Hurlock Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Charles St.
Hurlock, MD 21643
(410) 943-3303
Hurlock, MD 21643
(410) 943-3303
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #66.
Cambridge-south Dorchester High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2475 Cambridge Beltway
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-9224
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-9224
Grades: 9-12
| 789 students
Rank: #77.
North Dorchester Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5745 Cloverdale Road
Hurlock, MD 21643
(410) 943-3322
Hurlock, MD 21643
(410) 943-3322
Grades: 6-8
| 423 students
Rank: #88.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5225 Egypt Rd.
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-8577
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-8577
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #99.
Sandy Hill Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1503 Glasgow Road
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-7978
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-7978
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #1010.
Choptank Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1103 Mace's Lane
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-4950
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-4950
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #1111.
Mace's Lane Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Mace's Lane
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-2111
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-2111
Grades: 6-8
| 465 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dorchester County Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
2465 Cambridge Bypass
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 901-6950
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 901-6950
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Judith P. Hoyer Early Childhood Center
Alternative School
1405 Glasgow Road
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 221-5268
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 221-5268
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dorchester County School District?
Dorchester County School District manages 13 public schools serving 4,608 students.
What is the rank of Dorchester County School District?
Dorchester County School District is ranked #22 out of 25 school districts in Maryland (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dorchester County School District?
40% of Dorchester County School District students are Black, 39% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dorchester County School District?
Dorchester County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 15:1.
What is Dorchester County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,224 is higher than the state median of $18,481. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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