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Somerset County Public Schools

Maryland · Public School District
9
Schools
2,773
Students
$26,863
Per-Pupil Spend
+87% nat'l
71.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+20pp vs nat'l
82.5%
Graduation Rate
-4.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Somerset County Public Schools is a public school district in Maryland serving 2,773 students across 9 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 82.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $26,863 is above average for a US public school district. 72% 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 (9)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Carter G Woodson ElementaryPK–05508
Deal Island SchoolPK–0596
Ewell School03–072
Greenwood Elementary School02–05474
Princess Anne Elementary SchoolPK–01350
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School06–07396
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Crisfield Academy and High School08–12350
Washington Academy and High School08–12597
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Somerset County Technical High SchoolUG–UG0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,863+87% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
68%
17%
State
68.5%
Local (property tax)
16.7%
Federal
14.8%

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
9
Schools
2,773
Students
72%
Free Lunch
$27K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.5%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateMaryland →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $26,863 per pupil — 87% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
72% 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 Somerset County Public Schools?
Somerset County Public Schools has 9 public schools, serving a total of 2,773 students.
What is the graduation rate for Somerset County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 82.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Somerset County Public Schools spend per student?
Somerset County Public Schools spends $26,863 per pupil — 87% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Somerset County Public Schools?
72% of students in Somerset County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Somerset County Public Schools?
No, Somerset County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Somerset County Public Schools serve?
Somerset County Public Schools serves grades PK through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Somerset County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Somerset 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.