Kent County Schools & Education
Kent County, Maryland
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
79/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,991
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,395
School Score
79/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#9
of 24 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Kent County
Measured School Summary
Kent County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 79/100 and a graduation rate of 92.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Kent County spends $10,991 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 10% above the Maryland average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Kent County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
5 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
79/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #9 of 24 Maryland counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
2.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$10,991
$596 above the state average
School coverage
5
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Kent County has 5 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Kent County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Kent County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#9
of 24 Maryland counties with school score data. The county score is 7 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Kent County Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
1,751 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Kent County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Kent County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Kent County, Maryland
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Maryland's Most Intimate School System
Kent County maintains just 5 public schools, including 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. This small system serves 1,751 students, offering a community-centric educational experience. There are no alternative or charter schools, focusing all resources on a single path for every grade level.
Unified Local Focus in Kent County
Kent County Public Schools oversees all 1,751 students across the county's five campuses. This small district size allows for unparalleled focus on the individual needs of every local student. The lack of charter schools ensures the entire community is invested in the success of the traditional public system.
Quiet Rural and Town School Settings
The schools are split between rural areas (3) and local towns (2), providing a peaceful learning environment. Enrollment is small, with an average of 350 students per school, while Rock Hall Elementary serves just 182 children. Kent County High is the largest facility, yet remains intimate with only 531 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Kent County
Reported Enrollment
1,751
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Kent County
Kent County Public Schools
5 Public Schools in Kent 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 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County High | Record | Kent County Public Schools | Worton, 21678Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 531 |
| Kent County Middle School | Record | Kent County Public Schools | Chestertown, 21620Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 399 |
| H. H. Garnett Elementary | Record | Kent County Public Schools | Chestertown, 21620Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 347 |
| Galena Elementary School | Record | Kent County Public Schools | Galena, 21635Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 292 |
| Rock Hall Elementary | Record | Kent County Public Schools | Rock Hall, 21661Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 182 |
Kent County Middle School
Kent County Public Schools
Chestertown, 21620 / Town: Distant
H. H. Garnett Elementary
Kent County Public Schools
Chestertown, 21620 / Town: Distant
Galena Elementary School
Kent County Public Schools
Galena, 21635 / Rural: Distant
Rock Hall Elementary
Kent County Public Schools
Rock Hall, 21661 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,991
State avg $10,395
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Schools in Kent County, Maryland — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Kent County, Maryland?
Kent County maintains just 5 public schools, including 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. This small system serves 1,751 students, offering a community-centric educational experience. There are no alternative or charter schools, focusing all resources on a single path for every grade level.
What are the major school districts in Kent County, Maryland?
Kent County Public Schools oversees all 1,751 students across the county's five campuses. This small district size allows for unparalleled focus on the individual needs of every local student. The lack of charter schools ensures the entire community is invested in the success of the traditional public system.
What is the school experience like in Kent County?
The schools are split between rural areas (3) and local towns (2), providing a peaceful learning environment. Enrollment is small, with an average of 350 students per school, while Rock Hall Elementary serves just 182 children. Kent County High is the largest facility, yet remains intimate with only 531 students.
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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.