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#889 of 1,363 schools in MD
North Caroline High School
High School · Caroline County Public Schools · Ridgely, MD
A Caroline County Public Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
10990 River Rd, Ridgely, MD 21660
- Math 10% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Caroline High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2020, to 37% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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
52.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Caroline High School 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average494/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,917
Median home value
$322,500
Median rent
$1,008/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21660; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Caroline County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonel Richardson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 535 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Caroline County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $17,385NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Caroline High School is listed in Caroline County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Caroline High School
North Caroline High School is a public high school in Ridgely, MD, part of Caroline County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,237 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #889 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Caroline High School
What grades does North Caroline High School serve?
North Caroline High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Caroline High School?
North Caroline High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,237 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Caroline High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Caroline High School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Caroline High School rank in MD?
North Caroline High School ranks #889 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is North Caroline High School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Caroline High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 North Caroline High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Caroline High School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Caroline High School a charter school?
No, North Caroline High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Caroline High School a Title I school?
No, North Caroline High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Caroline High School?
52.7% of students at North Caroline High School 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
- 1,237
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Caroline County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.7%
- Phone
- (410) 479-2332
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 21660)
- 4,244
- Area average commute
- 36.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 21660; 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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