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6.9avg / 10

Kent County Public Schools School District

School District · Rock Hall, Maryland

Students: 1,732
Teachers (FTE): 162

Avg Rating

6.9

out of 10

Schools

5

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,732

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.7:1

How this district compares

Maryland rank

#7 of 24

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.5

above Maryland avg

Per-pupil spending

$22,237

+$3,947 vs Maryland median

District size

1,732 students

Smaller than Maryland median

The short answer

Kent County Public Schools ranks #7 of 24 Maryland districts by overall school rating. Kent County Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are H. H. Garnett Elementary (7.8/10), Kent County High (7.3/10), and Kent County Middle School (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Kent County Public Schools

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1H. H. Garnett Elementary7.8 / 10
2Kent County High7.3 / 10
3Kent County Middle School7.1 / 10
4Galena Elementary School7.0 / 10
5Rock Hall Elementary5.2 / 10

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Kent County Public Schools

Kent County Public Schools is a Rock Hall, Maryland school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 1,732 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.7:1. District-level spending was $22,237 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.9/10, Kent County Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is H. H. Garnett Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Kent County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 42.5% and ELA proficiency of 51.6%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency42.5%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency51.6%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Kent County Public Schools with test data.

Schools in Kent County Public Schools

5 schools

District Details

State
Maryland
City
Rock Hall
Total Enrollment
1,732
Teachers (FTE)
162
District spending per student
$22,237NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Kent County Public Schools?

Kent County Public Schools has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Kent County Public Schools?

The average composite rating for Kent County Public Schools is 6.9/10. 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 Kent County Public Schools?

Kent County Public Schools's district-level spending was $22,237 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 Kent County Public Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in Kent County Public Schools is 10.7:1.

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

H. H. Garnett Elementary is the highest-rated school in Kent County Public Schools with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Kent County Public Schools?

Across schools in Kent County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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

Kent County Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 5 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
6.9/10
Math Proficiency
42.5%
ELA Proficiency
51.6%

How we rate schools

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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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