Wicomico County Public Schools School District
School District · Salisbury, Maryland
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
25
16 elem, 4 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
15,086
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
25
16 elem, 4 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
15,086
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
How this district compares
Maryland rank
#12 of 24
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Maryland avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,486
+$196 vs Maryland median
District size
15,086 students
Typical than Maryland median
The short answer
Wicomico County Public Schools ranks #12 of 24 Maryland districts by overall school rating. Wicomico County Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 20 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pittsville Elementary & Middle (8.5/10), Mardela Middle & High (8.0/10), and Fruitland Intermediate (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 57% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Wicomico County Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Wicomico County Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (20 of 25). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pittsville Elementary & Middle | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Mardela Middle & High | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Fruitland Intermediate | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Pemberton Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Northwestern Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Bennett Middle | 7.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Prince Street School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Delmar Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 9 | North Salisbury Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Parkside High | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 25 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wicomico County Public Schools
Wicomico County Public Schools is a Salisbury, Maryland school district serving 25 schools.The district educates 15,086 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. District-level spending was $18,486 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Wicomico County Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pittsville Elementary & Middle, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Wicomico County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 47.0% and ELA proficiency of 51.0%.
The district includes 16 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Wicomico County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wicomico County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Wicomico County Public Schools
25 schoolsElementary Schools16
Middle Schools4
District Details
- State
- Maryland
- City
- Salisbury
- Total Enrollment
- 15,086
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,216
- District spending per student
- $18,486NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wicomico County Public Schools?
Wicomico County Public Schools has 25 schools in total — 16 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wicomico County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Wicomico County Public Schools is 6.7/10. 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 Wicomico County Public Schools?
Wicomico County Public Schools's district-level spending was $18,486 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 Wicomico County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wicomico County Public Schools is 12.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wicomico County Public Schools?
Pittsville Elementary & Middle is the highest-rated school in Wicomico County Public Schools with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Wicomico County Public Schools?
Across schools in Wicomico County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wicomico County Public Schools compare to other districts in Maryland?
Wicomico County Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 25 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
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.0%
How we rate schools
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Compare Wicomico County Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
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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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