Kent County Public Schools School District
School District · Rock Hall, Maryland
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,237
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,237
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Evaluating Kent County Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Kent County Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
H. H. Garnett Elementary
Chestertown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Kent County High
Worton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rock Hall Elementary
Rock Hall · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Maryland rank
#13 of 24
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
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 #13 of 24 Maryland districts by overall school rating. Kent County Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are H. H. Garnett Elementary (8.0/10), Kent County High (7.5/10), and Rock Hall Elementary (7.2/10). 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.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | H. H. Garnett Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Kent County High | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Rock Hall Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Kent County Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Galena Elementary School | 4.0 / 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. The district invests $22,237 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, 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 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Kent County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 43.7% and ELA proficiency of 52.1%.
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 6.6/10. 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?
H. H. Garnett Elementary is the highest-rated school in Kent County Public Schools with a composite score of 8.0/10.
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 43.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.1%. 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 6.6/10 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.1%
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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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