Schools in Dorchester County Public Schools, Maryland (2025)
11 schools · 4,586 students · 11 public · median Enrollment 393.
Dorchester County Public Schools, in Maryland, has 11 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 4,586 students. By level there are 7 elementary, 2 high, 2 middle; by sector 11 public.
The median Enrollment across Dorchester County Public Schools's schools is 393, below the Maryland median of 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
11 of the 11 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is South Dorchester School (69.3, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Warwick Elementary School (56.1, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and North Dorchester High School (53.1, top 50% of high schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Cambridge-South Dorchester High School (811 students), North Dorchester High School (526 students), Mace's Lane Middle School (490 students).
Schools are spread across 5 citys, with the most in Cambridge (5), Hurlock (3), Church Creek (1), Secretary (1).
Ranked schools in Dorchester County Public Schools
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Maryland.
- 169South Dorchester SchoolChurch Creek · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 230 students
- 256Warwick Elementary SchoolSecretary · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 346 students
- 353North Dorchester High SchoolHurlock · Public High32% Math proficiency · 526 students
- 441Cambridge-South Dorchester High SchoolCambridge · Public High27% Math proficiency · 811 students
- 536North Dorchester Middle SchoolHurlock · Public Middle23% Math proficiency · 414 students
- 633Vienna Elementary SchoolVienna · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 183 students
- 725Hurlock Elementary SchoolHurlock · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 391 students
- 825Sandy Hill ElementaryCambridge · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 393 students
- 921Maple Elementary SchoolCambridge · Public Elementary25% Math proficiency · 483 students
- 1020Choptank Elementary SchoolCambridge · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 319 students
- 1119Mace's Lane Middle SchoolCambridge · Public Middle6% Math proficiency · 490 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dorchester School Church Creek · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 69.3 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 230 |
| 2 | Warwick Elementary School Secretary · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 56.1 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 346 |
| 3 | North Dorchester High School Hurlock · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 53.1 Top 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 526 |
| 4 | Cambridge-South Dorchester High School Cambridge · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 40.9 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 811 |
| 5 | North Dorchester Middle School Hurlock · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 35.5 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 414 |
| 6 | Vienna Elementary School Vienna · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 32.8 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 183 |
| 7 | Hurlock Elementary School Hurlock · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 25.2 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 391 |
| 8 | Sandy Hill Elementary Cambridge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 24.7 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 393 |
| 9 | Maple Elementary School Cambridge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 21.2 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 483 |
| 10 | Choptank Elementary School Cambridge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 19.7 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 319 |
| 11 | Mace's Lane Middle School Cambridge · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 19.2 Lower 50% | 6% Math proficiency | 490 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Dorchester County Public Schools side by side →
Citys in Dorchester County Public Schools
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Dorchester County Public Schools?
South Dorchester School is the highest-ranked school in Dorchester County Public Schools with a Success Index (US) of 69.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Dorchester County Public Schools?
Dorchester County Public Schools has 11 schools (7 elementary, 2 high, 2 middle) educating 4,586 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Dorchester County Public Schools?
The median Enrollment across schools in Dorchester County Public Schools is 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.