Serving 351 students in grades 9-12, Pocomoke High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 351 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in MD)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Pocomoke High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pocomoke High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pocomoke High School?
The graduation rate of Pocomoke High School is 95%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Pocomoke High School?
351 students attend Pocomoke High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Pocomoke High School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pocomoke High School?
Pocomoke High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pocomoke High School offer ?
Pocomoke High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pocomoke High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 351 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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