Best Public Schools in Zip Code 21851

Summary:

The 21851 zip code area is home to 3 schools - Pocomoke Middle, Pocomoke Elementary, and Pocomoke High, all part of the Worcester County Public Schools district. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in this community.

Among the standout schools, Pocomoke Elementary consistently outperforms the county and state averages on MCAP assessments in Mathematics and English Language Arts, with 68.3% of students proficient or better in Mathematics in 2024-2025. Pocomoke Middle also shines, with 100% of students proficient or better in MCAP Algebra I, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10:1, suggesting a focus on personalized instruction. However, Pocomoke High struggles in Mathematics, with only 17.9% of students proficient or better in 2024-2025, a concerning statistic that requires further investigation and targeted interventions.

Across all three schools, the high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.5% in 2023-2024 is a significant issue that may be impacting student learning and achievement. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism, such as socioeconomic factors, transportation challenges, or engagement issues, could be an important focus for the district. Overall, the data analysis highlights the strengths of Pocomoke Elementary and Middle, while also identifying the need for improvement at Pocomoke High, particularly in Mathematics.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAP Mathematics (2025)							MCAP English Language Arts (2025)								MCAP Algebra I (2025)	MCAP Geometry (2025)	MCAP Science (2025)		MCAP Social Studies (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	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 Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 5th Grade	MCAP Science 8th Grade	MCAP Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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)	68.3						68.3	62.5							62.5						$21,759	$3,975	$17,784
Pocomoke Middle	Public	4-8	800 8th St	Pocomoke City	21851	Worcester County	Worcester County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 632-5150	465	45	10.3	71.6%	183 (39.4%)	203 (43.7%)	34 (7.3%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.7%)	72.6	86^th of 337 public middle schools	74.5%		58.5	104^th of 328 public middle schools	68.3%	18		56.7	34.4	27.5	31.6	25.6	37.1		58.9	38.9	70.0	58.8	49.0		54.9	100.0		15.4	26.5	50.0	$22,286	$2,197	$20,089
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%)	37.3	116^th of 220 public high schools	47.3%		35.3	104^th of 146 public high schools	28.8%	12							17.9							51.2	51.2	14.4	50.0				$29,411	$2,721	$26,690

Cities Near Zip Code 21851

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Pocomoke City	0.8 mi	3	122^nd
Westover	9.96 mi	2	225^th
Snow Hill	10.43 mi	4	79^th
Princess Anne	11.22 mi	3	235^th
Newark	15.17 mi	1

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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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