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Kent County Public Schools

Maryland · Public School District
5
Schools
1,751
Students
$53,203
Per-Pupil Spend
+271% nat'l
68.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+16pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Kent County Public Schools is a public school district in Maryland serving 1,751 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $53,203 is above average for a US public school district. 69% 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 37/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Galena Elementary SchoolPK–05292
H. H. Garnett ElementaryPK–05347
Rock Hall ElementaryPK–05182
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Kent County Middle School06–08399
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Kent County High09–12531
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$53,203+271% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
73%
20%
State
73.2%
Local (property tax)
20.2%
Federal
6.6%

State funding accounts for 73% 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
5
Schools
1,751
Students
69%
Free Lunch
$53K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateMaryland →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $53,203 per pupil — 271% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
69% 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 Kent County Public Schools?
Kent County Public Schools has 5 public schools, serving a total of 1,751 students.
What is the graduation rate for Kent County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Kent County Public Schools spend per student?
Kent County Public Schools spends $53,203 per pupil — 271% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Kent County Public Schools?
69% of students in Kent County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Kent County Public Schools?
No, Kent County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Kent County Public Schools serve?
Kent County Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Kent County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Kent County Public Schools is 37/100. 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.