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Best Wicomico County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,651 students in Wicomico County, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Wicomico County, MD are Wicomico County Evening High School, Mardela Middle & High School and Parkside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wicomico County, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Wicomico County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Wicomico County, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mardela Middle & High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Wicomico County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wicomico County Evening High School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
916 S. Schumaker Dr
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-4537
Gr: 10-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Mardela Middle & High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
24940 Delmar Rd
Mardela Springs, MD 21837
(410) 677-5142
Gr: 6-12 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Parkside High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1015 Beaglin Park Dr
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5143
Gr: 9-12 | 1,223 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
James M. Bennett High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 E College Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5141
Gr: 9-12 | 1,379 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Wicomico High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Long Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5146
Gr: 9-12 | 1,307 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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Wicomico County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1130 Jersery Rd
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 543-4203
Gr: 7-12
101 Long Ave
Salisbury, MD 21802
(410) 677-4400
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Wicomico County, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Wicomico County, MD include Wicomico County Evening High School, Mardela Middle & High School and Parkside High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wicomico County?
5 public high schools are located in Wicomico County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wicomico County?
Wicomico County public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Wicomico County are often viewed compared to one another?

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