Serving 1,307 students in grades 9-12, Wicomico High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,307 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Graduation Rate
: 84% (Btm 50% in MD)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Wicomico 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 Wicomico High School is 0.68, 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wicomico High School?
The graduation rate of Wicomico High School is 84%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Wicomico High School?
1,307 students attend Wicomico High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Wicomico High School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wicomico High School?
Wicomico High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wicomico High School offer ?
Wicomico High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wicomico High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,307 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Graduation Rate
: 84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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