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 2024-25 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 14,900 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 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 67% (majority Black).
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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.74
# American Indian Students
83 Students
2,409 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
421 Students
59,942 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
2,100 Students
195,146 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
22%
# Black Students
5,537 Students
290,786 Students
% Black Students
37%
33%
# White Students
5,497 Students
293,213 Students
% White Students
37%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
28 Students
1,252 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,225 Students
46,382 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
777
30,674
# Students in K Grade:
1,101
60,934
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,200
64,823
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,137
63,108
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,146
64,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,180
64,857
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,021
65,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
986
65,310
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,078
65,842
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,034
67,873
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,288
82,256
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,137
72,892
# Students in 11th Grade:
917
60,352
# Students in 12th Grade:
898
61,018
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,623 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,573. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,785 is higher than the state median of $18,498. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Wicomico County School District?
Wicomico County School District manages 25 public schools serving 14,900 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?
37% of Wicomico County School District students are Black, 37% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 $18,785 is higher than the state median of $18,498. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 25 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 14,900 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Btm 50% in MD)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
