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Wicomico County Public Schools

Maryland · Public School District
25
Schools
14,900
Students
$20,295
Per-Pupil Spend
+41% nat'l
53.1%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
84.8%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Wicomico County Public Schools is a public school district in Maryland serving 14,900 students across 25 schools. It includes 16 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.8% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,295 is above average for a US public school district. 53% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (25)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bennett Middle06–09906
Pittsville Elementary & Middle04–08329
Salisbury Middle06–08873
Wicomico Middle06–08819
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
James M. Bennett High09–121,343
Mardela Middle & High06–12691
Parkside High09–121,160
Wicomico County Evening High09–1226
Wicomico High09–121,325
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,295+41% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
66%
20%
State
66.2%
Local (property tax)
19.7%
Federal
14.1%

State funding accounts for 66% 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
25
Schools
14,900
Students
53%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.8%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateMaryland →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $20,295 per pupil — 41% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 25 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wicomico County Public Schools?
Wicomico County Public Schools has 25 public schools, serving a total of 14,900 students.
What is the graduation rate for Wicomico County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 84.8%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Wicomico County Public Schools spend per student?
Wicomico County Public Schools spends $20,295 per pupil — 41% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Wicomico County Public Schools?
53% of students in Wicomico County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Wicomico County Public Schools?
No, Wicomico County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Wicomico County Public Schools serve?
Wicomico County Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Wicomico County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Wicomico 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.