Dorchester County Public Schools School District
School District · Cambridge, Maryland
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
4,608
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
4,608
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
How this district compares
Maryland rank
#22 of 24
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Maryland avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,340
+$3,050 vs Maryland median
District size
4,608 students
Smaller than Maryland median
The short answer
Dorchester County Public Schools ranks #22 of 24 Maryland districts by overall school rating. Dorchester County Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Maple Elementary School (7.8/10), Sandy Hill Elementary (7.8/10), and South Dorchester School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Dorchester County Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maple Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Sandy Hill Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | South Dorchester School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | North Dorchester High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Hurlock Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | North Dorchester Middle School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Mace's Lane Middle School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Vienna Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Warwick Elementary School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Cambridge-South Dorchester High School | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dorchester County Public Schools
Dorchester County Public Schools is a Cambridge, Maryland school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 4,608 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. District-level spending was $21,340 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Dorchester County Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Maple Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Dorchester County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 42.9% and ELA proficiency of 47.9%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Dorchester County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dorchester County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Dorchester County Public Schools
11 schoolsElementary Schools7
District Details
- State
- Maryland
- City
- Cambridge
- Total Enrollment
- 4,608
- Teachers (FTE)
- 358
- District spending per student
- $21,340NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dorchester County Public Schools?
Dorchester County Public Schools has 11 schools in total — 7 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 Dorchester County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Dorchester County Public Schools is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Dorchester County Public Schools?
Dorchester County Public Schools's district-level spending was $21,340 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dorchester County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dorchester County Public Schools is 12.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dorchester County Public Schools?
Maple Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Dorchester County Public Schools with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Dorchester County Public Schools?
Across schools in Dorchester County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dorchester County Public Schools compare to other districts in Maryland?
Dorchester County Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 11 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.9%
How we rate schools
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Compare Dorchester County Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Garrett County Public Schools (12)
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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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