Somerset County Public Schools School District
School District · Westover, Maryland
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,894
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,894
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Evaluating Somerset County Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Somerset 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.
Greenwood Elementary School
Princess Anne · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Deal Island School
Deal Island · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Crisfield Academy and High School
Crisfield · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Maryland rank
#16 of 24
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Maryland avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,750
+$6,460 vs Maryland median
District size
2,894 students
Smaller than Maryland median
The short answer
Somerset County Public Schools ranks #16 of 24 Maryland districts by overall school rating. Somerset County Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Greenwood Elementary School (8.7/10), Deal Island School (7.0/10), and Crisfield Academy and High School (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Somerset County Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenwood Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Deal Island School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Crisfield Academy and High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Carter G Woodson Elementary | 5.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Washington Academy and High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Somerset County Public Schools
Somerset County Public Schools is a Westover, Maryland school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 2,894 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. District-level spending was $24,750 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Somerset County Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Greenwood Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Somerset County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 41.5% and ELA proficiency of 50.5%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Somerset County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Somerset County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Somerset County Public Schools
7 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Maryland
- City
- Westover
- Total Enrollment
- 2,894
- Teachers (FTE)
- 252
- District spending per student
- $24,750NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 26.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Somerset County Public Schools?
Somerset County Public Schools has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Somerset County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Somerset County Public Schools is 6.5/10. 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 Somerset County Public Schools?
Somerset County Public Schools's district-level spending was $24,750 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 Somerset County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Somerset County Public Schools is 11.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Somerset County Public Schools?
Greenwood Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Somerset County Public Schools with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Somerset County Public Schools?
Across schools in Somerset County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Somerset County Public Schools compare to other districts in Maryland?
Somerset County Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 7 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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.5%
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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