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Elkton High

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Elkton High ranks 124 th of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

124^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 227 Maryland High Schools

Better than 45% of Maryland high schools

Summary

Elkton High is a mid-sized high school in Elkton, MD, serving 1,050 students in grades 9-12 within the Cecil County Public Schools district, where over half of the student body (55.24%) qualifies for free or reduced lunch.

Elkton High presents a striking contrast in academic performance. In English Language Arts (ELA), the school excels, with 57% of students proficient—well above both the district (46.9%) and state (51.7%) averages. However, mathematics proficiency is critically low at just 1.1%, driven almost entirely by Algebra I results. This is the lowest math proficiency rate among all comparable schools in the area, far below Rising Sun High (6.8%) and even Perryville High (1.6%). This extreme gap between strong ELA and failing math suggests a systemic issue with math curriculum or instruction that needs urgent attention.

Beyond academics, Elkton High faces serious challenges with student engagement. The dropout rate has spiked dramatically to 14.4% (2024-2025), nearly double the district average (8.6%) and far higher than nearby Rising Sun High (6.1%). Chronic absenteeism is also a major concern at 29.1%, significantly above the district average (21.9%). While per-student spending ($16,738) is in line with other Cecil County schools, the school's state ranking has slipped to the 45th percentile (2 stars). For parents, the key takeaway is that Elkton High offers strong ELA instruction but struggles profoundly in math, and the rising dropout and absenteeism rates signal a need for targeted interventions to keep students on track.

1,050

Students ?

15.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,738

Per pupil spending ?

55.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

110 James St
Elkton, MD 21921-4915

(410) 996-5000

District: Cecil County Public Schools

Feeder schools for Elkton High:

Elementary:	Cecil Manor Elementary
	Gilpin Manor Elementary
	Thomson Estates Elementary
Middle:	Elkton Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.1%

African American:

27.5%

Hispanic:

17.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 19th percentile in 2013 → 45th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (88% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 26 percentile points since 2013

Worth a look

!Near the bottom of Cecil County Public Schools's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school88%

District avg33%

Maryland avg38%

124^th of 227

Maryland public high schools ?

Bottom 45%▲ up 23 pts since 2016

From bottom 23% (2016) to bottom 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 5High Schools in the Cecil County Public Schools

17^th of 25Cecil County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	36.3	124 of 227	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	37.7	115 of 220	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.5	110 of 225	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	27.4	114 of 138	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	29.4	129 of 197	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	29.2	123 of 180	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	25.4	180 of 233	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	42.3	147 of 233	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	53.3	148 of 231	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	24.8	149 of 185	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	50.0	118 of 187	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2011	50.2	106 of 183	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	65.3	100 of 220	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	63.7	108 of 213	49.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	61.7	113 of 214	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	53.9	104 of 209	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	52.2	104 of 204	49.0%	★★★☆☆
2005	49.7	104 of 204	49.0%	★★★☆☆
2004	41.7	122 of 201	39.3%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics100%+73 vs state

Algebra I100%+79 vs state

English Language Arts57%+5 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Our daughter graduated from Elkton HS and we now also have another child in 10th grade. Our kids have had a very good experience there. There are lots of good kids in this school and many high achieving students. Our daughter graduated in the top 10% of the senior class and had a number of academic scholarship offers, including and $10,000 annual scholarship from a 4 year institution. The top kids in her class were granted admission to good universities and with generous scholarship offers. The faculty is very well qualified with Masters and some doctorates. They do a good job. They communicate very well with the parents. The academic environment is not super rigorous. The posture of the faculty is to support the kids and give them every opportunity to learn and get good grades. The homework load light to moderate. The athletic programs are very good. Our kids, average to above average athletes, and have been able to make the teams and also get on the field. Athletics at Elkton have added a lot to their high school experience. The coaching is good. We appreciate the good work of the faculty and staff at Elkton H.S. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)				MCAP English Language Arts (2026)					MCAP Algebra I (2026)	MCAP Algebra II (2026)	MCAP Geometry (2026)	MCAP Science (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	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 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	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 Algebra II End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Elkton High	Public	9-12	110 James St	Elkton	21921	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 996-5000	1,050	70	15.1	55.2%	442 (42.1%)	289 (27.5%)	183 (17.4%)	13 (1.2%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	118 (11.2%)	36.3	124^th of 227 public high schools	45.4%		37.7	115^th of 220 public high schools	47.7%	9				1.1				57.0	57.0	1.1				$16,738	$1,968	$14,770
Cecil County School of Technology	Public	9-12	912 Appleton Rd	Elkton	21921	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 392-8879	0	31	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
North East High	Public	9-12	300 Irishtown Rd	North East	21901	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 996-6200	1,057	67	15.8	47.6%	775 (73.3%)	136 (12.9%)	83 (7.9%)	7 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (5.1%)	34.3	129^th of 227 public high schools	43.2%		37.1	117^th of 220 public high schools	46.8%	12				1.8				55.4	55.4	1.8				$16,369	$1,845	$14,524
Bohemia Manor High	Public	9-12	2755 Augustine Herman Hwy	Chesapeake City	21915	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 885-2075	591	44	13.5	40.8%	468 (79.2%)	31 (5.2%)	60 (10.2%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.6%)	44.6	91^st of 227 public high schools	59.9%		43	96^th of 220 public high schools	56.4%	5				3.2				64.7	64.7	3.2				$20,396	$1,758	$18,638
Rising Sun High	Public	9-12	100 Tiger Dr	North East	21901	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 658-9115	1,074	65	16.4	34.5%	941 (87.6%)	5 (0.5%)	80 (7.4%)	7 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (3.6%)	50.8	68^th of 227 public high schools	70.0%		53	61^st of 220 public high schools	72.3%	7				6.8				69.2	69.2	6.8				$16,508	$1,445	$15,063
Perryville High	Public	9-12	1696 Perryville Rd	Perryville	21903	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 996-6000	858	52	16.4	45.2%	645 (75.2%)	81 (9.4%)	54 (6.3%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	71 (8.3%)	49.3	70^th of 227 public high schools	69.2%		55.4	49^th of 220 public high schools	77.7%	21				1.6				68.4	68.4	1.6				$16,753	$1,590	$15,163
Havre de Grace High	Public, Magnet	9-12	445 Lewis Lane	Havre de Grace	21078	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 939-6600	822	49	16.8	40.8%	451 (54.9%)	186 (22.6%)	81 (9.9%)	17 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	84 (10.2%)	34.4	128^th of 227 public high schools	43.6%		47.2	82^nd of 220 public high schools	62.7%	46				10.1				60.7	60.7	7.7	33.3	5.4		$15,747	$1,662	$14,085
Center for Educational Opportunity	Public, Virtual	6-12	253 Paradise Rd	Aberdeen	21001	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(410) 273-5594	122	19	6.5	66.4%	52 (42.6%)	39 (32.0%)	15 (12.3%)	2 (1.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (10.7%)	26.5	153^rd of 227 public high schools	32.6%		15.4	194^th of 220 public high schools	11.8%	41	0.0	8.7	0.0	2.0	24.0	56.7	20.0	51.3	37.4	1.9			9.8
Aberdeen High	Public, Magnet	9-12	251 Paradise Rd	Aberdeen	21001	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 273-5500	1,396	99	14.1	51.6%	404 (28.9%)	575 (41.2%)	210 (15.0%)	65 (4.7%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	135 (9.7%)	31.2	140^th of 227 public high schools	38.3%		36.9	118^th of 220 public high schools	46.4%	22				12.5				50.0	50.0	7.3	63.5	4.5		$16,192	$1,452	$14,741

Frequently Asked Questions about Elkton High

What is the racial makeup of Elkton High?

Students at Elkton High are 42% White, 28% African American, 17% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Elkton High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,050 students attended Elkton High.

What district is Elkton High in?

Cecil County Public Schools

Is Elkton High a good school?

Elkton High ranks 124^th of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Elkton High?

Elkton High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cecil Manor Elementary
Elementary : Gilpin Manor Elementary
Elementary : Thomson Estates Elementary
Middle : Elkton Middle

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