For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,357 students in Dorchester County, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Dorchester County, MD are North Dorchester High School and Cambridge-south Dorchester High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dorchester County, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 60% statewide average). High schools in Dorchester County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Dorchester County, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Dorchester High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Dorchester County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Dorchester High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5875 Cloverdale Road
Hurlock, MD 21643
(410) 943-4511
Hurlock, MD 21643
(410) 943-4511
Grades: 9-12
| 562 students
Rank: #22.
Cambridge-south Dorchester High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2475 Cambridge Beltway
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-9224
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-9224
Grades: 9-12
| 795 students
Dorchester County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dorchester Evening High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2475 Cambridge Bypass
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-1093
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-1093
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dorchester County, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Dorchester County, MD include North Dorchester High School and Cambridge-south Dorchester High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dorchester County, MD?
2 public high schools are located in Dorchester County, MD.
What is the racial composition of students in Dorchester County, MD?
Dorchester County, MD public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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