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6.8 avg / 10

Caroline County Public Schools School District

School District · Denton, Maryland

Students: 5,676
Teachers (FTE): 418

Avg Rating

6.8

out of 10

Schools

9

5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,385

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.6:1

How this district compares

Maryland rank

#7 of 24

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.4

above Maryland avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,385

$905 vs Maryland median

District size

5,676 students

Smaller than Maryland median

About Caroline County Public Schools

Caroline County Public Schools is a Denton, Maryland school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 5,676 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. The district invests $17,385 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.8/10, Caroline County Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Denton Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.

In standardized testing, Caroline County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 27.0% and ELA proficiency of 43.5%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Caroline County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 27.0%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 43.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Caroline County Public Schools with test data.

District Details

City
Denton
Total Enrollment
5,676
Teachers (FTE)
418
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Caroline County Public Schools?

Caroline County Public Schools has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Caroline County Public Schools?

The average composite rating for Caroline County Public Schools is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Caroline County Public Schools?

Caroline County Public Schools spends $17,385 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Caroline County Public Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in Caroline County Public Schools is 13.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Caroline County Public Schools?

Denton Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Caroline County Public Schools with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What are the test scores in Caroline County Public Schools?

Across schools in Caroline County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Caroline County Public Schools compare to other districts in Maryland?

Caroline County Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Maryland by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.8/10
Math Proficiency
27.0%
ELA Proficiency
43.5%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Maryland Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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