Dorchester County Public Schools
Dorchester County, Maryland
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
13
public schools
Total Enrollment
4,523
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the Dorchester County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Maryland; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Dorchester County has one district entry in this county file: Dorchester County Public Schools. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 5 listed communities. Cambridge has the most listed schools, with 7 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 7 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Dorchester County
Reported Enrollment
4,523
13 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Dorchester County
Dorchester County Public Schools
13 Public Schools in Dorchester County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge-South Dorchester High School | Listed only | Dorchester County Public Schools | Cambridge, 21613Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 784 |
| North Dorchester High School | Listed only | Dorchester County Public Schools | Hurlock, 21643Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 572 |
| Mace's Lane Middle School | Listed only | Dorchester County Public Schools | Cambridge, 21613Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 481 |
| North Dorchester Middle School | Listed only | Dorchester County Public Schools | Hurlock, 21643Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 415 |
| Maple Elementary School | Listed only | Dorchester County Public Schools | Cambridge, 21613Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 392 |
| Hurlock Elementary School | Listed only | Dorchester County Public Schools | Hurlock, 21643Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 384 |
| Choptank Elementary School | Listed only | Dorchester County Public Schools | Cambridge, 21613Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 375 |
| Sandy Hill Elementary | Listed only | Dorchester County Public Schools | Cambridge, 21613Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 374 |
| Warwick Elementary School | Listed only | Dorchester County Public Schools | Secretary, 21664Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 347 |
| South Dorchester School | Listed only | Dorchester County Public Schools | Church Creek, 21622Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 225 |
| Vienna Elementary School | Listed only | Dorchester County Public Schools | Vienna, 21869Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 174 |
| Dorchester County Career and Technology Center | Listed only | Dorchester County Public Schools | Cambridge, 21613Rural: Fringe | UG | Vocational | 0 |
| Judith P. Hoyer Early Childhood Center | Listed only | Dorchester County Public Schools | Cambridge, 21613Town: Distant | UG | Alternative | 0 |
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School
Dorchester County Public Schools
Cambridge, 21613 / Rural: Fringe
North Dorchester High School
Dorchester County Public Schools
Hurlock, 21643 / Rural: Distant
Mace's Lane Middle School
Dorchester County Public Schools
Cambridge, 21613 / Town: Distant
North Dorchester Middle School
Dorchester County Public Schools
Hurlock, 21643 / Rural: Distant
Maple Elementary School
Dorchester County Public Schools
Cambridge, 21613 / Rural: Fringe
Hurlock Elementary School
Dorchester County Public Schools
Hurlock, 21643 / Rural: Distant
Choptank Elementary School
Dorchester County Public Schools
Cambridge, 21613 / Town: Distant
Sandy Hill Elementary
Dorchester County Public Schools
Cambridge, 21613 / Town: Distant
Warwick Elementary School
Dorchester County Public Schools
Secretary, 21664 / Rural: Distant
South Dorchester School
Dorchester County Public Schools
Church Creek, 21622 / Rural: Distant
Vienna Elementary School
Dorchester County Public Schools
Vienna, 21869 / Rural: Distant
Dorchester County Career and Technology Center
Dorchester County Public Schools
Cambridge, 21613 / Rural: Fringe
Judith P. Hoyer Early Childhood Center
Dorchester County Public Schools
Cambridge, 21613 / Town: Distant
Dorchester County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Dorchester County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Maryland. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Dorchester County public school directory?
The directory lists 13 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Dorchester County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Dorchester County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Dorchester County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Dorchester County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.