Top Rankings
Wicomico County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 15,086 students in Wicomico County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
Public Schools in Wicomico County School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% 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
25 Schools
1,413 Schools
# Students
15,086 Students
890,455 Students
# Teachers
1,201 Teachers
61,620 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Wicomico 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 85% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 25 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.74
# American Indian Students
76 Students
2,391 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
403 Students
60,213 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
2,219 Students
202,727 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
23%
# Black Students
5,745 Students
288,848 Students
% Black Students
38%
33%
# White Students
5,388 Students
286,955 Students
% White Students
36%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
30 Students
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,217 Students
47,519 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
762
31,381
# Students in K Grade:
1,192
60,579
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,144
63,130
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,225
65,933
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,169
64,137
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,160
65,488
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,016
65,328
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,023
64,624
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,014
65,549
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,058
65,988
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,229
79,802
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,216
72,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,045
64,963
# Students in 12th Grade:
833
61,173
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,393 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 $18,554 is higher than the state median of $18,481. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$278 MM
$17,412 MM
Spending
$280 MM
$16,456 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,393
$19,554
Spending / Student
$18,554
$18,481
Best Wicomico County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Salisbury Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1213 Emerson Ave
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5807
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5807
Grades: 3-5
| 520 students
Rank: #22.
Wicomico County Evening High School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
916 S. Schumaker Dr
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-4537
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-4537
Grades: 10-12
| 36 students
Rank: #33.
Westside Intermediate
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8000 Quantico Rd
Hebron, MD 21830
(410) 677-5118
Hebron, MD 21830
(410) 677-5118
Grades: 2-5
| 342 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Delmar Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
811 S Second Street
Delmar, MD 21875
(410) 677-5178
Delmar, MD 21875
(410) 677-5178
Grades: PK-4
| 882 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9975 Sharptown Rd
Mardela Springs, MD 21837
(410) 677-5808
Mardela Springs, MD 21837
(410) 677-5808
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #66.
Parkside High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1015 Beaglin Park Dr
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5143
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5143
Grades: 9-12
| 1,223 students
Rank: #77.
Willards Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
36161 Richland Rd
Willards, MD 21874
(410) 677-5819
Willards, MD 21874
(410) 677-5819
Grades: PK-3
| 316 students
Rank: #88.
Fruitland Intermediate
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
208 W Main St
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 677-5805
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 677-5805
Grades: 3-5
| 348 students
Rank: #99.
Pittsville Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34404 Old Ocean City Rd
Pittsville, MD 21850
(410) 677-5811
Pittsville, MD 21850
(410) 677-5811
Grades: 4-8
| 307 students
Rank: #1010.
Mardela Middle & High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24940 Delmar Rd
Mardela Springs, MD 21837
(410) 677-5142
Mardela Springs, MD 21837
(410) 677-5142
Grades: 6-12
| 706 students
Rank: #1111.
James M. Bennett High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 E College Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5141
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5141
Grades: 9-12
| 1,379 students
Rank: #1212.
Bennett Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
532 S. Division Street
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 677-5140
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 677-5140
Grades: 6-8
| 919 students
Rank: #1313.
Pemberton Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Pemberton Dr
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5809
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5809
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #1414.
Wicomico High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Long Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5146
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5146
Grades: 9-12
| 1,307 students
Rank: #1515.
Salisbury Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
607 Morris St
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5149
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5149
Grades: 6-8
| 869 students
Rank: #1616.
Glen Avenue School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1615 Glen Ave
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5806
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5806
Grades: 2-5
| 388 students
Rank: #1717.
Pinehurst Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
520 S Pinehurst Ave
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5810
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5810
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #1818.
Prince Street School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Prince Street
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5813
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5813
Grades: PK-5
| 878 students
Rank: #1919.
East Salisbury Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Old Ocean City Rd
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5803
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5803
Grades: 3-5
| 480 students
Rank: #2020.
Wicomico Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
635 E Main St
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5145
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5145
Grades: 6-8
| 796 students
Rank: n/an/a
31481 Ocean City Rd
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5101
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5101
Grades: PK-2
| 713 students
Rank: n/an/a
711 Lake St
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5814
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5814
Grades: PK-1
| 303 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 N Division St
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 677-5171
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 677-5171
Grades: PK-2
| 436 students
Rank: n/an/a
1321 West Road
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5816
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5816
Grades: PK-2
| 389 students
Rank: n/an/a
6046 Quantico Rd
Quantico, MD 21856
(410) 677-5117
Quantico, MD 21856
(410) 677-5117
Grades: PK-1
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wicomico County School District?
Wicomico County School District manages 25 public schools serving 15,086 students.
What is the rank of Wicomico County School District?
Wicomico County School District is ranked #18 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wicomico County School District?
38% of Wicomico County School District students are Black, 36% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wicomico County School District?
Wicomico County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 15:1.
What is Wicomico County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,554 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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