Summary:
The Caroline County Public Schools district in Maryland is home to two high schools: North Caroline High School and Colonel Richardson High School. Both schools serve grades 9-12 and have similar four-year graduation rates and dropout rates, which are on par with the district averages.
While North Caroline High School is the larger of the two with 1,237 students, Colonel Richardson High School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.3 compared to 16.0 at North Caroline High School. Additionally, Colonel Richardson High School spends more per student at $20,348 compared to $16,883 at North Caroline High School.
Academically, both schools perform below the state average in mathematics, with North Caroline High School scoring 10.3% proficient or better and Colonel Richardson High School scoring 8.5% proficient or better in 2024-2025. However, in English Language Arts (ELA), both schools outperform the state average, with North Caroline High School scoring 63.4% proficient or better and Colonel Richardson High School scoring 63.5% proficient or better in 10th grade in 2024-2025. The schools' performance on the MCAP assessments, particularly in mathematics and Algebra I, indicates an opportunity for the district to focus on improving math outcomes and better preparing students for success in these critical subjects.
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