Schools in Zip Code 21863

The four public schools in zip code 21863 (Snow Hill, MD) serve approximately 1,210 students from Pre-K through 12th grade, all part of the top-ranked Worcester County Public Schools district, which is rated #1 in Maryland.

Snow Hill Elementary stands out for exceptional math performance, with a 74.2% proficiency rate that far exceeds the state average of 27.1%. However, this strength does not carry through to the middle school, as Snow Hill Middle shows a significant "math dip" where proficiency drops from 70.2% in 4th grade to around 32% in 5th through 8th grades. Despite this, the middle school excels at accelerating top students, with 88.2% of its Algebra I test-takers scoring proficient—over four times the state rate. Snow Hill High presents a stark contrast: its English Language Arts proficiency (70.9%) is strong, but math proficiency (25.9%) is the lowest in the area and below the state average. Cedar Chapel Special School serves 51 students with intensive needs, reflected in its $82,310 per-pupil spending and 3.9:1 student-teacher ratio, though its 39.2% chronic absenteeism rate is a concern.

Overall, the schools offer a strong educational foundation with notable disparities. Snow Hill Elementary is a math powerhouse, while Snow Hill Middle shows consistent improvement in state rankings (rising from the 77th to 84th percentile over three years). The high school excels in ELA but needs to address its math weakness, particularly in foundational Algebra I. Cedar Chapel operates on a different scale, providing specialized support that cannot be directly compared to the other schools. For parents, this means early math excellence, a middle school that effectively challenges advanced students, and a high school with clear strengths and areas for growth.