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.
51±¬ÁÏs in Dorchester County School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), 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
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#22 out of 25 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
36%
Graduation Rate
84%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.74
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
13%
23%
% Black
40%
33%
% White
39%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Dorchester School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Vienna Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4905 Ocean Gateway
Vienna, MD 21869
(410) 943-3775
Vienna, MD 21869
(410) 943-3775
Gr: PK-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
North Dorchester High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5875 Cloverdale Road
Hurlock, MD 21643
(410) 943-4511
Hurlock, MD 21643
(410) 943-4511
Gr: 9-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Hurlock Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Charles St.
Hurlock, MD 21643
(410) 943-3303
Hurlock, MD 21643
(410) 943-3303
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Cambridge-south Dorchester High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2475 Cambridge Beltway
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-9224
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-9224
Gr: 9-12 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
North Dorchester Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5745 Cloverdale Road
Hurlock, MD 21643
(410) 943-3322
Hurlock, MD 21643
(410) 943-3322
Gr: 6-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #99.
Sandy Hill Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1503 Glasgow Road
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-7978
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-7978
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1010.
Mace's Lane Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Mace's Lane
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-2111
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-2111
Gr: 6-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1111.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: PK
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 2022-2023 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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