Dorchester County Public Schools

Summary:

The Dorchester County Public Schools district in Maryland serves 11 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 19 out of 25 in the state and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

A few schools stand out as performing better than the district and state averages. Warwick Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state with a 4-star rating and significantly higher proficiency rates in math and English language arts. South Dorchester School, a PK-8 school, also has a 4-star rating and the highest proficiency rates across all grade levels. Additionally, North Dorchester Middle School is the highest-ranked middle school in the district with a 3-star rating and better performance in math and English language arts compared to the district and state.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district. Both high schools, Cambridge-South Dorchester High School and North Dorchester High School, have graduation rates below the state average, and all schools in the district struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates and low proficiency in math and English language arts. Addressing these challenges, particularly the economic disadvantage faced by all students in the district, will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for all Dorchester County Public Schools students.

District Detail

700 Glasgow Street
Cambridge, MD 21613

(410) 228-4747

SchoolDigger Rank:
19^th of 25 Maryland districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 4,586

Primary Schools: 8
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 3
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAP Mathematics (2025)							MCAP English Language Arts (2025)								MCAP Algebra I (2025)	MCAP Geometry (2025)	MCAP Science (2025)		MCAP Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 5th Grade	MCAP Science 8th Grade	MCAP Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School	Public	9-12	2475 Cambridge Beltway	Cambridge	21613	Dorchester County	Dorchester County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 228-9224	811	49	16.7		197 (24.3%)	460 (56.7%)	96 (11.8%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (5.9%)	15.6	191^st of 220 public high schools	13.2%					(n/a)							3.1							32.3	32.3	2.7	7.4				$20,934	$2,786	$18,148
Hurlock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 Charles St.	Hurlock	21643	Dorchester County	Dorchester County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 943-3303	391	29	13.4	75.4%	149 (38.1%)	145 (37.1%)	48 (12.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	45 (11.5%)	41.5	477^th of 865 public elementary schools	44.9%		30.5	533^rd of 859 public elementary schools	38.0%	56	36.8	23.5	23.8				28.6	50.0	26.5	43.3					41.1			21.3			$23,879	$4,784	$19,095
Maple Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5225 Egypt Rd.	Cambridge	21613	Dorchester County	Dorchester County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 228-8577	483	33	14.6	79.7%	97 (20.1%)	183 (37.9%)	160 (33.1%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (7.9%)	25.4	606^th of 865 public elementary schools	29.9%		13.9	740^th of 859 public elementary schools	13.9%	134	25.4	15.4	5.1				15.5	42.9	38.5	32.1					38.0			5.0			$23,531	$4,964	$18,567
North Dorchester High School	Public	9-12	5875 Cloverdale Road	Hurlock	21643	Dorchester County	Dorchester County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 943-4511	526	36	14.8		299 (56.8%)	121 (23.0%)	60 (11.4%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.2%)	19	172^nd of 220 public high schools	21.8%					(n/a)							3.2							39.1	39.1	1.8	11.5				$21,221	$3,066	$18,155
North Dorchester Middle School	Public	6-8	5745 Cloverdale Road	Hurlock	21643	Dorchester County	Dorchester County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 943-3322	414	30	13.8	62.8%	253 (61.1%)	81 (19.6%)	43 (10.4%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.2%)	66.3	104^th of 337 public middle schools	69.1%		43.3	152^nd of 328 public middle schools	53.7%	48				15.4	28.0	14.9	21.2				61.7	65.3	52.7		59.8	57.9			24.6	51.9	$20,939	$3,722	$17,217
Sandy Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1503 Glasgow Road	Cambridge	21613	Dorchester County	Dorchester County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 228-7978	393	33	11.9	80.9%	74 (18.8%)	234 (59.5%)	50 (12.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.4%)	17	731^st of 865 public elementary schools	15.5%		11.3	802^nd of 859 public elementary schools	6.6%	71	19.2	10.2	9.3				13.2	30.8	26.5	20.9					26.4			9.1			$25,218	$5,510	$19,707
South Dorchester School	Public	PK, KG-8	3485 Golden Hill Road	Church Creek	21622	Dorchester County	Dorchester County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 901-6934	230	16	14.3	49.6%	197 (85.7%)	7 (3.0%)	11 (4.8%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.8%)	72	238^th of 865 public elementary schools	72.5%		80.8	159^th of 859 public elementary schools	81.5%	79	60.9	54.5	25.9	30.4	35.7	9.1	38.3	52.2	59.1	48.1	87.0	82.1	88.5		69.8	40.0		37.0	69.2	76.9	$19,962	$2,889	$17,073
Vienna Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4905 Ocean Gateway	Vienna	21869	Dorchester County	Dorchester County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 943-3775	183	16	11.8	56.3%	127 (69.4%)	20 (10.9%)	17 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (9.8%)	64	299^th of 865 public elementary schools	65.4%		43.4	434^th of 859 public elementary schools	49.5%	135	66.7	28.6	25.9				42.3	73.3	47.6	59.3					61.5			18.5			$22,610	$2,756	$19,854
Warwick Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	155 Main Street	Secretary	21664	Dorchester County	Dorchester County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 943-3588	346	23	15.0	51.2%	283 (81.8%)	23 (6.6%)	17 (4.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.4%)	70.2	256^th of 865 public elementary schools	70.4%		73.5	211^th of 859 public elementary schools	75.4%	45	69.2	28.8	40.4				47.4	75.4	47.5	51.1					59.1			34.0			$19,026	$2,650	$16,376
Choptank Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1103 Mace's Lane	Cambridge	21613	Dorchester County	Dorchester County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 228-4950	319	27	11.8	95.0%	16 (5.0%)	230 (72.1%)	46 (14.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.8%)	14.4	762^nd of 865 public elementary schools	11.9%		7.1	846^th of 859 public elementary schools	1.5%	84	13.8	0.0	1.9				5.9	29.8	30.0	21.2					26.8			8.9			$25,055	$5,903	$19,151
Judith P. Hoyer Early Childhood Center	Public	PK, KG-5	1405 Glasgow Road	Cambridge	21613	Dorchester County	Dorchester County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 221-5268	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Dorchester County Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	2465 Cambridge Bypass	Cambridge	21613	Dorchester County	Dorchester County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 901-6950	0	20	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Mace's Lane Middle School	Public	6-8	1101 Mace's Lane	Cambridge	21613	Dorchester County	Dorchester County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 228-2111	490	40	12.2	87.8%	62 (12.7%)	287 (58.6%)	89 (18.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (10.0%)	14.5	308^th of 337 public middle schools	8.6%		10.2	306^th of 328 public middle schools	6.7%	2				0.6	2.8	0.0	2.3				18.8	20.1	27.5		21.8	26.3			6.5	19.2	$24,534	$4,475	$20,059

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Talbot County Public Schools	8.63 mi	8	15^th
Caroline County Public Schools	15.19 mi	10	14^th
Wicomico County Public Schools	19.12 mi	25	18^th
Calvert County Public Schools	21.57 mi	25	3^rd
St. Mary's County Public Schools	27.45 mi	27	6^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.