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Dorchester County Public Schools

Maryland · Public School District
13
Schools
4,523
Students
$25,193
Per-Pupil Spend
+76% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
86.2%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Dorchester County Public Schools is a public school district in Maryland serving 4,523 students across 13 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.2% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $25,193 is above average for a US public school district. 100% 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 40/100.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Choptank Elementary SchoolPK–05375
Hurlock Elementary SchoolPK–05384
Maple Elementary SchoolPK–05392
Sandy Hill ElementaryPK–05374
South Dorchester SchoolPK–08225
Vienna Elementary SchoolPK–05174
Warwick Elementary SchoolPK–05347
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Mace's Lane Middle School06–08481
North Dorchester Middle School06–08415
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School09–12784
North Dorchester High School09–12572
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dorchester County Career and Technology CenterUG–UG0
Judith P. Hoyer Early Childhood CenterUG–UG0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,193+76% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
65%
20%
State
65.2%
Local (property tax)
19.8%
Federal
15.0%

State funding accounts for 65% 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
13
Schools
4,523
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$25K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.2%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateMaryland →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $25,193 per pupil — 76% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
100% 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 Dorchester County Public Schools?
Dorchester County Public Schools has 13 public schools, serving a total of 4,523 students.
What is the graduation rate for Dorchester County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 86.2%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Dorchester County Public Schools spend per student?
Dorchester County Public Schools spends $25,193 per pupil — 76% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Dorchester County Public Schools?
100% of students in Dorchester County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Dorchester County Public Schools?
No, Dorchester County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Dorchester County Public Schools serve?
Dorchester County Public Schools serves grades PK through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Dorchester County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Dorchester County Public Schools is 40/100. 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.