Kent County Public Schools School District
School District · Rock Hall, Maryland
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,237
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,237
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
How this district compares
Maryland rank
#3 of 24
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Maryland avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,237
+$3,947 vs Maryland median
District size
1,732 students
Smaller than Maryland median
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. The district invests $22,237 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Kent County Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Rock Hall Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Kent County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 20.5% and ELA proficiency of 36.4%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Kent County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Kent County Public Schools
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Maryland
- City
- Rock Hall
- Total Enrollment
- 1,732
- Teachers (FTE)
- 162
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data 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 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Kent County Public Schools?
Kent County Public Schools spends $22,237 per student per year.
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?
Rock Hall Elementary is the highest-rated school in Kent County Public Schools with a composite score of 9.5/10.
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 20.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.4%. 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 7.4/10 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 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
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 20.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.4%
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 Kent County Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Montgomery County Public Schools (211)
- Prince George's County Public Schools (199)
- Baltimore County Public Schools (179)
- Baltimore City Public Schools (151)
- Anne Arundel County Public Schools (126)
- Howard County Public Schools (78)
- Frederick County Public Schools (69)
- Harford County Public Schools (55)
- Carroll County Public Schools (44)
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- St. Mary's County Public Schools (27)
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- Allegany County Public Schools (22)
- Queen Anne's County Public Schools (14)
- Worcester County Public Schools (14)
- Dorchester County Public Schools (13)
- Garrett County Public Schools (12)
- Caroline County Public Schools (10)
- Somerset County Public Schools (8)
- Talbot County Public Schools (8)
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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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