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Elementary Schools in Worcester County Public Schools

At a glance

DistrictWorcester County Public Schools1^st of 24 Maryland districtsFull district overview →

Schools

2,600

Students

5-star school

Top rankedOcean City Elementary75^th of 865 Maryland elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Buckingham Elementary up 63 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

Showell Elementary 11.4 students per teacher

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Summary:

The five elementary schools in Worcester County Public Schools, serving grades PK-4 or PK-3, are standout performers in a district ranked #1 in Maryland, consistently outperforming state averages in math and English Language Arts (ELA).

Among these schools, Pocomoke Elementary is the most remarkable, achieving the highest math (85.7%) and ELA (80.0%) proficiency rates despite having the highest economic disadvantage (55.4% free/reduced lunch) and chronic absenteeism (25.3%). This "Pocomoke Paradox" defies typical trends, suggesting exceptional instructional strategies. In contrast, Ocean City Elementary is the most consistent high performer, with top ELA proficiency (74%) and strong math scores (70.2%), though it shows a notable drop in 4th-grade math. Buckingham Elementary is the most improved, rising from the 82nd to 89th percentile in state rankings, driven by strong 4th-grade math (72.5%). Showell Elementary boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism (15.1%) and lowest spending ($20,550 per student), yet delivers stable, strong results, while Snow Hill Elementary has the highest spending ($23,084) but the lowest ELA proficiency (62.9%), highlighting that resource efficiency matters more than raw spending.

Key takeaways include significant year-over-year volatility, such as Snow Hill's 15.1-point ELA drop and Pocomoke's surge, likely due to cohort effects. Chronic absenteeism is a key differentiator, with lower rates at Showell and Snow Hill correlating with stability, while Pocomoke's high absenteeism introduces risk despite its current success. Overall, these schools offer strong academic options, but parents should consider individual school strengths, such as Pocomoke's resilience or Ocean City's consistency, when choosing.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)			MCAP English Language Arts (2026)			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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Buckingham Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	100 Buckingham Rd	Berlin	21811	Worcester County	Worcester County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 632-5300	518	44	11.9	48.5%	288 (55.6%)	123 (23.7%)	44 (8.5%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (10.8%)	88.7	98^th of 865 public elementary schools	88.7%		81.9	161^st of 865 public elementary schools	81.4%	63	71.1	72.5	71.8	67.1	66.3	66.7	$21,851	$3,009	$18,842
Ocean City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	12828 Center Dr	Ocean City	21842	Worcester County	Worcester County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 632-5370	566	48	11.7	37.8%	411 (72.6%)	21 (3.7%)	94 (16.6%)	10 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.3%)	91.6	75^th of 865 public elementary schools	91.3%		95.1	36^th of 865 public elementary schools	95.8%	39	86.5	57.8	70.2	78.4	70.7	74.0	$21,516	$2,210	$19,307
Pocomoke Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	2119 Pocomoke Beltway	Pocomoke City	21851	Worcester County	Worcester County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 632-5130	491	37	13.1	55.4%	183 (37.3%)	212 (43.2%)	30 (6.1%)	15 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (10.4%)								(n/a)	85.7		85.7	80.0		80.0	$21,759	$3,975	$17,784
Snow Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	515 Coulbourne Ln	Snow Hill	21863	Worcester County	Worcester County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 632-5210	387	30	12.8	44.4%	223 (57.6%)	94 (24.3%)	28 (7.2%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (9.0%)								(n/a)	74.2		74.2	62.9		62.9	$23,084	$3,532	$19,552
Showell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	11318 Showell School Rd	Berlin	21811	Worcester County	Worcester County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 632-5350	638	56	11.4	32.3%	534 (83.7%)	12 (1.9%)	44 (6.9%)	15 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.2%)	88.8	97^th of 865 public elementary schools	88.8%		90.4	87^th of 865 public elementary schools	89.9%	10	63.6	60.0	61.9	74.5	71.4	73.0	$20,550	$2,285	$18,265

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Wicomico County Public Schools	9.86 mi	25	16^th
Somerset County Public Schools	29.09 mi	8	23^rd
Dorchester County Public Schools	36.36 mi	13	21^st
Caroline County Public Schools	40.19 mi	10	15^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.

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