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Caroline County Public Schools

Maryland · Public School District
10
Schools
5,667
Students
$20,319
Per-Pupil Spend
+42% nat'l
66.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+14pp vs nat'l
88.4%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Caroline County Public Schools is a public school district in Maryland serving 5,667 students across 10 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.4% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,319 is above average for a US public school district. 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Denton Elementary SchoolPK–05627
Federalsburg Elementary SchoolPK–05390
Greensboro Elementary SchoolPK–05785
Preston Elementary SchoolPK–05406
Ridgely Elementary SchoolPK–05444
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Colonel Richardson Middle School06–08374
Lockerman Middle School06–08866
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Colonel Richardson High School09–12549
North Caroline High School09–121,226
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Caroline Career & Technology CenterUG–UG0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,319+42% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
68%
19%
State
68.1%
Local (property tax)
19.1%
Federal
12.8%

State funding accounts for 68% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
5,667
Students
66%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.4%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateMaryland →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $20,319 per pupil — 42% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
66% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Caroline County Public Schools?
Caroline County Public Schools has 10 public schools, serving a total of 5,667 students.
What is the graduation rate for Caroline County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 88.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Caroline County Public Schools spend per student?
Caroline County Public Schools spends $20,319 per pupil — 42% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Caroline County Public Schools?
66% of students in Caroline County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Caroline County Public Schools?
No, Caroline County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Caroline County Public Schools serve?
Caroline County Public Schools serves grades PK through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Caroline County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Caroline County Public Schools is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.