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#728 of 1,363 schools in MD
Easton High
High School · Talbot County Public Schools · Easton, MD
A Talbot County Public Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
723 Mecklenburg Ave, Easton, MD 21601
- Math 11% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Easton High score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2020, to 34% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Easton High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,392/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Easton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,837
Median home value
$370,300
Median rent
$1,229/mo
College educated
40.6%
Homeownership
67.2%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ss Peter & Paul High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| Chesapeake Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 129 | Compare → |
| St. Michaels Middle/high SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–12 | Not available | 453 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Talbot County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $16,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Easton High is listed in Talbot County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Easton High
Easton High is a public high school in Easton, MD, part of Talbot County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,210 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #728 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Easton High
What grades does Easton High serve?
Easton High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Easton High?
Easton High has an enrollment of approximately 1,210 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Easton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Easton High is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Easton High rank in MD?
Easton High ranks #728 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Easton High's MySchoolScout rating?
Easton High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Easton High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Easton High has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Easton High a charter school?
No, Easton High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Easton High a Title I school?
No, Easton High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Easton High?
57.8% of students at Easton High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Talbot County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.5%
- Phone
- (410) 822-4180
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 21601)
- 24,095
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 49.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21601; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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