Pocomoke Middle

Pocomoke Middle serves 466 students across grades 4 through 8 in Pocomoke City, Maryland. It earns a composite score of 9.1 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — and ranks first among all 224 public middle schools in Maryland. That position reflects consistent strength across both academic achievement, scored at 9.2, and student growth, scored at 8.6.

Together, those two components drive a rating that very few middle schools in the state reach. The school runs a 10.1-to-1 student-teacher ratio, giving teachers real contact time with individual students. Zoom out to the full Maryland public school landscape — all 1,363 schools across every grade band — and Pocomoke Middle holds its position: it ranks 38th overall and outperforms 97% of public schools statewide.

For families evaluating middle school options in Maryland, those numbers carry weight. Pocomoke Middle is a regular public school, and the data places it at the very top of its category. The combination of a 9.2 academic score, an 8.6 growth score, and a 10.1-to-1 student-teacher ratio produces results that belong at the top of any statewide ranking — and the rankings confirm exactly that.

Located in a rural area, Pocomoke Middle may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.