Top Rankings
Talbot County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,502 students in Talbot County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
Public Schools in Talbot County School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,413 Schools
# Students
4,502 Students
890,455 Students
# Teachers
333 Teachers
61,620 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Talbot 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 97% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#15 out of 25 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Graduation Rate
97%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.74
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,391 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
89 Students
60,213 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,192 Students
202,727 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
23%
# Black Students
664 Students
288,848 Students
% Black Students
15%
33%
# White Students
2,270 Students
286,955 Students
% White Students
50%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
284 Students
47,519 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
272
31,381
# Students in K Grade:
305
60,579
# Students in 1st Grade:
337
63,130
# Students in 2nd Grade:
326
65,933
# Students in 3rd Grade:
271
64,137
# Students in 4th Grade:
323
65,488
# Students in 5th Grade:
294
65,328
# Students in 6th Grade:
306
64,624
# Students in 7th Grade:
301
65,549
# Students in 8th Grade:
314
65,988
# Students in 9th Grade:
447
79,802
# Students in 10th Grade:
409
72,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
307
64,963
# Students in 12th Grade:
290
61,173
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,909 in this school district is less 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 $16,053 is less than the state median of $18,481. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$17,412 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$16,456 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,909
$19,554
Spending / Student
$16,053
$18,481
Best Talbot County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tilghman Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21374 Foster Ave
Tilghman, MD 21671
(410) 886-2391
Tilghman, MD 21671
(410) 886-2391
Grades: PK-5
| 90 students
Rank: #22.
Chapel District Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11430 Cordova Rd
Cordova, MD 21625
(410) 822-2391
Cordova, MD 21625
(410) 822-2391
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
St. Michaels Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Seymour Ave
Saint Michaels, MD 21663
(410) 745-2882
Saint Michaels, MD 21663
(410) 745-2882
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
White Marsh Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4322 Lovers Ln
Trappe, MD 21673
(410) 476-3144
Trappe, MD 21673
(410) 476-3144
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #55.
Easton High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
723 Mecklenburg Ave
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-4180
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-4180
Grades: 9-12
| 1,210 students
Rank: #66.
St. Michaels Middle/high School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Seymour Ave
Saint Michaels, MD 21663
(410) 745-2852
Saint Michaels, MD 21663
(410) 745-2852
Grades: 6-12
| 453 students
Rank: #77.
Easton Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Peachblossom Rd
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-2910
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-2910
Grades: 6-8
| 711 students
Rank: #88.
Easton Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 Glenwood Ave
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-0686
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-0686
Grades: PK-5
| 1,070 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Talbot County School District?
Talbot County School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,502 students.
What is the rank of Talbot County School District?
Talbot County School District is ranked #15 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maryland school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Talbot County School District?
50% of Talbot County School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Talbot County School District?
Talbot County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 15:1.
What is Talbot County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,053 is less than the state median of $18,481. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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