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Pocomoke High

Q: Is Pocomoke High a good school?

Pocomoke High ranks 75 th of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Pocomoke High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 374 students attended Pocomoke High.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Pocomoke High?

Students at Pocomoke High are 47% African American, 39% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Q: What schools feed into Pocomoke High?

Pocomoke High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Pocomoke Elementary Middle : Pocomoke Middle

Public Grades 9-12

75^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 227 Maryland High Schools

Better than 67% of Maryland high schools

Summary

Pocomoke High in Pocomoke City, MD, is a small high school serving 374 students in grades 9 through 12, and it is part of the top-ranked Worcester County Public Schools district. Despite 67% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school has shown impressive improvement, rising from the 47th to the 67th percentile in state rankings and earning a 3-star rating. This upward trajectory is driven by standout English Language Arts (ELA) performance, with 63% of students proficient—well above the state average of 51.7% and far exceeding nearby schools like Crisfield Academy and High School (42.6%) and Washington Academy and High School (31.7%).

One of the school’s most remarkable achievements is its dramatic reduction in chronic absenteeism, which dropped from 36.5% in 2021-2022 to just 13.9% in 2024-2025. This rate is significantly lower than the district average (17.1%) and much better than nearby schools like James M. Bennett High (31.3%) and Crisfield (31.4%). The school also benefits from high per-student spending of $29,411 and a low student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1, which allows for more individualized attention. However, mathematics remains a major challenge, with only 19.2% of students proficient—below the state average of 27.1% and far below the district average of 48.8%.

Compared to its district peer, Snow Hill High, Pocomoke faces steeper socioeconomic challenges, which likely explains the gap in math (19.2% vs. 25.9%) and ELA (63% vs. 70.9%) proficiency. Still, Pocomoke’s strong ELA scores and low absenteeism make it an outlier in the region, outperforming schools in neighboring Somerset County Public Schools and Wicomico County Public Schools. The school’s turnaround in attendance and recent ranking gains highlight effective interventions and a positive school culture, making it a compelling choice for families seeking a supportive environment with strong literacy instruction.

374

Students ?

11.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$29,411

Per pupil spending ?

67.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1817 Old Virginia Rd
Pocomoke City, MD 21851-3049

(410) 632-5180

District: Worcester County Public Schools

Feeder schools for Pocomoke High:

Elementary:	Pocomoke Elementary
Middle:	Pocomoke Middle

Racial breakdown:

African American:

46.5%

White:

38.5%

Two or more races:

7.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 67th percentile in 2016 → 67th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Maryland median (67th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school35%

District avg57%

Maryland avg38%

75^th of 227

Maryland public high schools ?

Top 33%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 3High Schools in the Worcester County Public Schools

1^st of 24Worcester 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	48.7	75 of 227	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	37.3	116 of 220	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.3	104 of 146	28.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.1	93 of 127	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	44.8	89 of 225	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	12.2	32 of 32	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	36.9	87 of 138	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.5	78 of 197	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	58.8	57 of 180	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	62.3	76 of 233	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	80.8	10 of 233	95.7%	★★★★★
2014	71.0	85 of 231	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	34.6	134 of 185	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	39.7	128 of 187	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	39.8	124 of 183	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	55.7	131 of 220	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	42.8	148 of 213	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	45.0	144 of 214	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2007	38.5	140 of 209	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2006	37.1	140 of 204	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2005	38.8	126 of 204	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2004	31.7	164 of 201	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	18.0	30 of 31	3.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	13.0	35 of 35	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	17.4	37 of 40	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

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)

White (2021)8th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2021)3rd percentile+3 vs school

Male (2021)<1st percentile~ school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts63%+11 vs state

Mathematics19%-8 vs state

Algebra I19%~ state avg

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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 (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 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 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
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	75^th of 227 public high schools	67.0%		37.3	116^th of 220 public high schools	47.3%	41		19.2		63.0	63.0	19.2				$29,411	$2,721	$26,690
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%)	19.6	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
Snow Hill High	Public	9-12	305 S Church St	Snow Hill	21863	Worcester County	Worcester County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 632-5270	368	32	11.5	54.3%	196 (53.3%)	98 (26.6%)	30 (8.2%)	5 (1.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (10.1%)	58.4	50^th of 227 public high schools	78.0%		52.7	64^th of 220 public high schools	70.9%	14		25.9		70.9	70.9	25.9				$30,738	$2,953	$27,785
Worcester Technical High School	Public	9-12	6290 Worcester Hwy	Newark	21841	Worcester County	Worcester County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 632-5050	0	26	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
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	105^th of 227 public high schools	53.7%		35.2	122^nd of 220 public high schools	44.5%	17	6.8	6.4	17.7	62.0	42.6	6.1			14.5	$27,816	$3,958	$23,857
James M. Bennett High	Public	9-12	300 E College Avenue	Salisbury	21804	Wicomico County	Wicomico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 677-5141	1,474	95	15.5	54.3%	516 (35.0%)	543 (36.8%)	232 (15.7%)	64 (4.3%)	10 (0.7%)	5 (0.3%)	101 (6.9%)	31.7	139^th of 227 public high schools	38.8%		26.3	147^th of 220 public high schools	33.2%	8		14.3		48.1	48.1	4.1	57.1	47.3		$17,555	$1,437	$16,119

Frequently Asked Questions about Pocomoke High

How many students attend Pocomoke High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 374 students attended Pocomoke High.

What is the racial makeup of Pocomoke High?

Students at Pocomoke High are 47% African American, 39% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Is Pocomoke High a good school?

Pocomoke High ranks 75^th of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Pocomoke High in?

Worcester County Public Schools

What schools feed into Pocomoke High?

Pocomoke High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pocomoke Elementary
Middle : Pocomoke Middle

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2025–26 MCAP test scoresJul 28, 2026

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2024–25 MCAP test scoresAug 26, 2025

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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