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Worcester County Public Schools

Maryland · Public School District
14
Schools
6,841
Students
$23,159
Per-Pupil Spend
+61% nat'l
52.8%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
94.3%
Graduation Rate
+7.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Worcester County Public Schools is a public school district in Maryland serving 6,841 students across 14 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.3% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $23,159 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 39/100.

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All Schools (14)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Buckingham ElementaryPK–04515
Ocean City ElementaryPK–04521
Pocomoke ElementaryPK–03443
Showell ElementaryPK–04621
Snow Hill ElementaryPK–03379
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Berlin Intermediate05–06640
Pocomoke Middle04–08448
Snow Hill Middle04–08403
Stephen Decatur Middle07–08697
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Pocomoke High09–12352
Snow Hill High09–12348
Stephen Decatur High09–121,431
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cedar Chapel Special SchoolKG–1243
Worcester Technical High SchoolUG–UG0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,159+61% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
24%
68%
State
23.5%
Local (property tax)
67.9%
Federal
8.6%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (68%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
6,841
Students
53%
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.3%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateMaryland →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.3% graduation rate — 7.8 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $23,159 per pupil — 61% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Worcester County Public Schools?
Worcester County Public Schools has 14 public schools, serving a total of 6,841 students.
What is the graduation rate for Worcester County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 94.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Worcester County Public Schools spend per student?
Worcester County Public Schools spends $23,159 per pupil — 61% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Worcester County Public Schools?
53% of students in Worcester County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Worcester County Public Schools?
No, Worcester County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Worcester County Public Schools serve?
Worcester County Public Schools serves grades PK through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Worcester County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Worcester 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.