Cecil County Public Schools School District
School District · Elkton, Maryland
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
28
17 elem, 6 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,748
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
28
17 elem, 6 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,748
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
How this district compares
Maryland rank
#22 of 24
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Maryland avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,748
$1,542 vs Maryland median
District size
14,997 students
Typical than Maryland median
About Cecil County Public Schools
Cecil County Public Schools is a Elkton, Maryland school district serving 28 schools. The district educates 14,997 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. The district invests $16,748 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Cecil County Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Kenmore Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Cecil County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 26.7% and ELA proficiency of 40.4%.
The district includes 17 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Cecil County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cecil County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Cecil County Public Schools
28 schools Elementary Schools 17
Middle Schools 6
District Details
- State
- Maryland
- City
- Elkton
- Total Enrollment
- 14,997
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,110
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cecil County Public Schools?
Cecil County Public Schools has 28 schools in total — 17 elementary, 6 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cecil County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Cecil County Public Schools is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cecil County Public Schools?
Cecil County Public Schools spends $16,748 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cecil County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cecil County Public Schools is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cecil County Public Schools?
Kenmore Elementary is the highest-rated school in Cecil County Public Schools with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Cecil County Public Schools?
Across schools in Cecil County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cecil County Public Schools compare to other districts in Maryland?
Cecil County Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 28 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 26.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.4%
Resources
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.
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Compare Cecil County Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Montgomery County Public Schools (211)
- Prince George's County Public Schools (199)
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- Anne Arundel County Public Schools (126)
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- Dorchester County Public Schools (13)
- Garrett County Public Schools (12)
- Caroline County Public Schools (10)
- Somerset County Public Schools (8)
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- Kent County Public Schools (5)
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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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