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St. Michaels Middle/High School

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St. Michaels Middle/High School ranks 85 th of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-12

85^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 227 Maryland High Schools

Better than 63% of Maryland high schools

Summary

St. Michaels Middle/High School is a small, combined school serving 449 students in grades 6-12 in St. Michaels, MD, part of the Talbot County Public Schools district, and is known for its strong English Language Arts (ELA) performance but significant math challenges.

This school stands out for its exceptional ELA results, with 57.5% of students proficient in the 2025-2026 school year, outperforming the district (46.8%) and state (51.7%) averages, and notably surpassing nearby schools like Queen Anne's County High School and Cambridge-South Dorchester High School. However, math proficiency is a critical weakness, with only 11.5% of students proficient, well below the district (20.7%) and state (27.1%) averages, and far behind Kent Island High School in the Queen Anne's County Public Schools district. The school invests heavily in its students, spending $18,136 per student and maintaining a low student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1, which is more favorable than Easton High (16.6:1) and Cambridge-South Dorchester (16.7:1). Despite these resources, chronic absenteeism is a concern at 26.7%, higher than the district average of 25.2% and Kent Island High's 24.2%.

An interesting finding is the school's upward trend in state ranking, rising from the 39th percentile in 2022-2023 to the 63rd percentile in 2025-2026, its highest in recent years. Yet, the persistent math gap, including a 0% proficiency rate in Geometry for both St. Michaels and Easton High, suggests a systemic issue within Talbot County that warrants attention. The school's ability to excel in ELA while struggling in math creates a unique profile, making it a strong choice for families prioritizing literacy but one that requires extra support in mathematics.

449

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,136

Per pupil spending ?

45.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

200 Seymour Ave
St Michaels, MD 21663

(410) 745-2852

District: Talbot County Public Schools

Feeder schools for St. Michaels Middle/High School:

Elementary:	St. Michaels Elementary
	Tilghman Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.8%

African American:

11.8%

Hispanic:

11.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 34th percentile in 2021 → 63rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 63rd (2026) from a 34th-percentile low (2021)

✓Above the Maryland median (63rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (32% vs 37% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Geometry scores 44 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school32%

District avg32%

Maryland avg37%

Middle school

155^th of 339

Maryland public middle schools ?

Top 46%▼ down 8 pts since 2016

From top 38% (2016) to top 46% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

85^th of 227

Maryland public high schools ?

Top 37%▲ up 14 pts since 2016

From bottom 48% (2016) to top 37% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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

14^th of 25Talbot 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	51.1	155 of 339	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.9	144 of 337	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.6	121 of 328	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.4	98 of 322	69.6%	★★★★☆
2022	58.8	125 of 333	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	73.4	66 of 303	78.2%	★★★★☆
2019	65.0	101 of 316	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.1	141 of 328	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	53.7	144 of 317	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	56.6	118 of 314	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	62.9	109 of 315	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	67.6	124 of 339	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	58.1	136 of 316	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	62.3	132 of 314	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	48.2	175 of 309	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	69.7	109 of 324	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	54.8	168 of 301	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	38.0	203 of 283	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	60.8	99 of 264	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	57.6	103 of 254	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	64.2	97 of 255	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2004	49.8	131 of 252	48.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	51.3	133 of 303	56.1%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	57.7	91 of 273	66.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	76.6	56 of 288	80.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	56.6	89 of 210	57.6%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	46.6	85 of 227	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	41.1	103 of 220	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.3	67 of 146	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	41.4	78 of 127	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.1	65 of 225	71.1%	★★★★☆
2021	46.0	21 of 32	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.6	59 of 138	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.1	63 of 197	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	49.0	121 of 233	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	66.2	58 of 233	75.1%	★★★★☆
2014	69.4	97 of 231	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	53.3	103 of 185	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	67.3	74 of 187	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	63.7	80 of 183	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	64.6	102 of 220	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	63.6	109 of 213	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	65.8	98 of 214	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	56.8	96 of 209	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	46.3	121 of 204	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2005	42.8	120 of 204	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2004	49.8	76 of 201	62.2%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	51.8	22 of 31	29.0%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	58.8	5 of 11	54.5%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	44.2	27 of 35	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	35.7	31 of 40	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Middle school

Male (2021)81st percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)67th percentile-12 vs school

White (2021)58th percentile-21 vs school

Female (2021)56th percentile-22 vs school

High school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)55th percentile+20 vs school

Female (2021)29th percentile-5 vs school

Male (2021)23rd percentile-12 vs school

White (2021)22nd percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts57%+6 vs state

Science33%~ state avg

Algebra II18%-9 vs state

Algebra I14%-8 vs state

Mathematics12%-16 vs state

Geometry0%-44 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 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
St. Michaels Middle/High School	Public	6-12	200 Seymour Ave	St Michaels	21663	Talbot County	Talbot County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 745-2852	449	31	14.6	45.7%	309 (68.8%)	53 (11.8%)	50 (11.1%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.9%)	46.6	85^th of 227 public high schools	62.6%		41.1	103^rd of 220 public high schools	53.2%	18	10.4	15.9	6.7	11.5	35.8	67.2	56.1	69.2	57.5	13.5	17.6	0.0	33.3	$18,136	$1,559	$16,577
Easton High	Public	9-12	723 Mecklenburg Ave	Easton	21601	Talbot County	Talbot County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 822-4180	1,179	71	16.6	59.1%	561 (47.6%)	208 (17.6%)	334 (28.3%)	23 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (4.5%)	40	112^th of 227 public high schools	50.7%		35	123^rd of 220 public high schools	44.1%	11				6.2				62.5	62.5	3.9	21.1	0.0		$16,469	$1,528	$14,941
Kent Island High School	Public	9-12	900 Love Point Rd	Stevensville	21666	Queen Anne's County	Queen Anne's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 604-2070	1,153	74	15.5	31.5%	888 (77.0%)	61 (5.3%)	122 (10.6%)	15 (1.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	63 (5.5%)	57.9	52^nd of 227 public high schools	77.1%		54	55^th of 220 public high schools	75.0%	3				8.2				77.8	77.8	8.2				$14,990	$708	$14,283
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%)	12	208^th of 227 public high schools	8.4%		15.6	191^st of 220 public high schools	13.2%	17				2.8				26.5	26.5	2.5		4.1		$20,934	$2,786	$18,148
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)
Queen Anne's County High School	Public	9-12	125 Ruthsburg Rd	Centreville	21617	Queen Anne's County	Queen Anne's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 758-0500	1,145	83	13.7	42.4%	825 (72.1%)	97 (8.5%)	154 (13.4%)	10 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (5.1%)	47.4	82^nd of 227 public high schools	63.9%		50	74^th of 220 public high schools	66.4%	8				6.5				69.3	69.3	6.5				$14,846	$684	$14,162

Frequently Asked Questions about St. Michaels Middle/High School

What is the racial makeup of St. Michaels Middle/High School?

Students at St. Michaels Middle/High School are 69% White, 12% African American, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend St. Michaels Middle/High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 449 students attended St. Michaels Middle/High School.

Is St. Michaels Middle/High School a good school?

St. Michaels Middle/High School ranks 85^th of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is St. Michaels Middle/High School in?

Talbot County Public Schools

What schools feed into St. Michaels Middle/High School?

St. Michaels Middle/High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : St. Michaels Elementary
Elementary : Tilghman Elementary

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