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Crisfield Academy and High School

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Crisfield Academy and High School ranks 104 th of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 8-12

104^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 227 Maryland High Schools

Better than 54% of Maryland high schools

Summary

Crisfield Academy and High School is a small, rural school in Crisfield, MD, serving approximately 366 students in grades 8 through 12, and is part of the Somerset County Public Schools district.

Crisfield Academy has experienced a remarkable turnaround in recent years, climbing from the bottom 4% of Maryland high schools to the 54th percentile. This improvement is driven by strong English Language Arts (ELA) performance, with 62% of 10th graders proficient in ELA—nearly matching the rate at nearby Pocomoke High (63%) and far exceeding the 35.5% at Washington Academy and High School. The school also boasts a higher graduation rate (88.8%) and a significantly lower dropout rate (6.3%) compared to Washington Academy (80.5% and 16.9%, respectively). Chronic absenteeism has been slashed from 56% three years ago to 31.4%, a rate lower than Washington Academy’s 32.8%. The school invests more per student ($27,816) than its district peer, and maintains a lower student-teacher ratio (11.8:1 vs. 14.2:1), which may contribute to these positive trends.

Despite these gains, mathematics remains a critical challenge, with only 6.4% of all students proficient in math—well below the state average of 27.1%. While Crisfield Academy outperforms its district in key metrics, it still lags behind state averages in math and science. The school serves a high-poverty population, with over two-thirds of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and it has shown a particular strength in supporting its most economically disadvantaged students. Overall, Crisfield Academy is a bright spot in a struggling district, but continued focus on math achievement is essential for sustained progress.

366

Students ?

11.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$27,816

Per pupil spending ?

67.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

210 N Somerset Avenue
Crisfield, MD 21817

(410) 968-0150

District: Somerset County Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.8%

African American:

23.8%

Hispanic:

11.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 3rd percentile in 2021 → 54th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 54th (2026) from a 3rd-percentile low (2021)

✓Above the Maryland median (54th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (21% vs 37% meeting standards)

!Mathematics scores 21 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school21%

District avg22%

Maryland avg37%

Middle school

260^th of 339

Maryland public middle schools ?

Bottom 23%▼ down 38 pts since 2016

From top 39% (2016) to bottom 23% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

104^th of 227

Maryland public high schools ?

Top 46%▼ down 9 pts since 2016

From top 36% (2016) to top 46% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Somerset County Public Schools

23^rd of 25Somerset 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	23.9	260 of 339	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	34.1	206 of 337	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.1	163 of 322	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	33.5	199 of 316	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	56.3	134 of 328	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	55.0	122 of 314	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	69.4	83 of 315	73.7%	★★★★☆
2014	63.1	140 of 339	58.7%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	41.5	104 of 227	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	35.2	122 of 220	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	28.8	122 of 146	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	18.0	122 of 127	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	26.5	157 of 225	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	15.9	31 of 32	3.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	37.1	86 of 138	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.1	93 of 197	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	47.8	85 of 180	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	58.2	85 of 233	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	44.0	140 of 233	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	60.7	132 of 231	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	18.0	162 of 185	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	14.9	167 of 187	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	15.2	162 of 183	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	30.1	177 of 220	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	32.7	164 of 213	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	42.9	147 of 214	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2007	32.7	146 of 209	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2006	34.6	145 of 204	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	39.6	125 of 204	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2004	32.5	160 of 201	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	21.1	29 of 31	6.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	29.7	9 of 11	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	20.2	34 of 35	2.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	15.6	38 of 40	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

High school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)18th percentile+15 vs school

Female (2021)6th percentile+3 vs school

White (2021)5th percentile~ school

Male (2021)3rd percentile~ school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts43%-9 vs state

Science14%-16 vs state

Mathematics6%-21 vs state

Algebra I6%-15 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)		MCAP English Language Arts (2026)			MCAP Algebra I (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 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	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 Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Crisfield Academy and High School	Public	8-12	210 N Somerset Avenue	Crisfield	21817	Somerset County	Somerset County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 968-0150	366	31	11.8	67.8%	208 (56.8%)	87 (23.8%)	41 (11.2%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.4%)	41.5	104^th of 227 public high schools	54.2%		35.2	122^nd of 220 public high schools	44.5%	18	6.8	6.4	17.7	62.0	42.6	6.1	14.5	$27,816	$3,958	$23,857
Somerset County Technical High School	Public	9-12	79894 Tawes Campus Road	Westover	21871	Somerset County	Somerset County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 651-2285	0	15	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Washington Academy and High School	Public	8-12	10902 Old Princess Anne Rd	Princess Anne	21853	Somerset County	Somerset County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 651-0480	619	44	14.2	76.9%	134 (21.6%)	369 (59.6%)	64 (10.3%)	12 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (6.3%)	19.7	171^st of 227 public high schools	24.7%		21.3	163^rd of 220 public high schools	25.9%	8	4.6	6.4	27.9	35.5	31.7	7.7	14.6	$23,352	$3,753	$19,599
Pocomoke High	Public	9-12	1817 Old Virginia Rd	Pocomoke City	21851	Worcester County	Worcester County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 632-5180	374	33	11.3	67.1%	144 (38.5%)	174 (46.5%)	19 (5.1%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.8%)	48.7	74^th of 227 public high schools	67.4%		37.3	116^th of 220 public high schools	47.3%	42		19.2		63.0	63.0	19.2		$29,411	$2,721	$26,690

Frequently Asked Questions about Crisfield Academy and High School

How many students attend Crisfield Academy and High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 366 students attended Crisfield Academy and High School.

What schools feed into Crisfield Academy and High School?

Crisfield Academy and High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Carter G Woodson Elementary

What district is Crisfield Academy and High School in?

Somerset County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Crisfield Academy and High School?

Students at Crisfield Academy and High School are 57% White, 24% African American, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Is Crisfield Academy and High School a good school?

Crisfield Academy and High School ranks 104^th of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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