Queen Anne's County Schools & Education
Queen Anne's County, Maryland
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
88/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
96.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,623
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,395
School Score
88/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#4
of 24 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Queen Anne's County
Measured School Summary
Queen Anne's County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 88/100 and a graduation rate of 96.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Queen Anne's County spends $9,623 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 23% above the Maryland average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Queen Anne's 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
14 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
88/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #4 of 24 Maryland counties with school score data.
Completion
96.0%
6.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,623
$772 below the state average
School coverage
14
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
Queen Anne's County has 14 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 Queen Anne's 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.
Dominant-district county
Queen Anne's County Public Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 14 of 14 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#4
of 24 Maryland counties with school score data. The county score is 16 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.
Queen Anne's County Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
7,387 students
14 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Queen Anne's County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 14 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 Queen Anne's 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 Queen Anne's 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.
A compact and focused school system
Queen Anne's County operates 14 public schools, including eight elementary and four middle schools. This single-district network serves 7,387 students across a mix of rural and suburban settings. With only two high schools, the community remains tightly knit through its centralized secondary education.
Queen Anne's County Public Schools leading the way
All 14 schools in the county fall under the Queen Anne's County Public Schools district. There are currently no charter schools in operation, maintaining a traditional public school structure for all 7,387 students. The district prioritizes a streamlined approach that serves every student from preschool through high school graduation.
Balanced rural and suburban learning environments
The locale mix is split between seven rural, five suburban, and two town schools, offering varied settings for students. Queen Anne's County High is the largest school with 1,209 students, while average enrollment across the county sits at 528. This modest size helps foster a sense of community that is harder to find in larger metropolitan districts.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Queen Anne's County
Reported Enrollment
7,387
14 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Queen Anne's County
14 Public Schools in Queen Anne's County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Anne's County High School | Profile | Queen Anne's County Public Schools | Centreville, 21617Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,209 |
| Kent Island High School | Profile | Queen Anne's County Public Schools | Stevensville, 21666Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,164 |
| Centreville Elementary School | Record | Queen Anne's County Public Schools | Centreville, 21617Town: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 560 |
| Stevensville Middle School | Record | Queen Anne's County Public Schools | Stevensville, 21666Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 496 |
| Centreville Middle School | Record | Queen Anne's County Public Schools | Centreville, 21617Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 481 |
| Kennard Elementary School | Record | Queen Anne's County Public Schools | Centreville, 21617Town: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 455 |
| Grasonville Elementary School | Record | Queen Anne's County Public Schools | Grasonville, 21638Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 454 |
| Matapeake Elementary School | Record | Queen Anne's County Public Schools | Stevensville, 21666Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 426 |
| Kent Island Elementary School | Record | Queen Anne's County Public Schools | Stevensville, 21666Suburb: Large | PK–2 | Primary | 412 |
| Sudlersville Middle School | Record | Queen Anne's County Public Schools | Sudlersville, 21668Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 405 |
| Matapeake Middle School | Record | Queen Anne's County Public Schools | Stevensville, 21666Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 393 |
| Bayside Elementary School | Record | Queen Anne's County Public Schools | Stevensville, 21666Suburb: Large | 3–5 | Primary | 352 |
| Sudlersville Elementary School | Record | Queen Anne's County Public Schools | Sudlersville, 21668Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 324 |
| Church Hill Elementary School | Record | Queen Anne's County Public Schools | Church Hill, 21623Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 256 |
Queen Anne's County High School
Queen Anne's County Public Schools
Centreville, 21617 / Rural: Fringe
Kent Island High School
Queen Anne's County Public Schools
Stevensville, 21666 / Suburb: Large
Centreville Elementary School
Queen Anne's County Public Schools
Centreville, 21617 / Town: Fringe
Stevensville Middle School
Queen Anne's County Public Schools
Stevensville, 21666 / Suburb: Large
Centreville Middle School
Queen Anne's County Public Schools
Centreville, 21617 / Rural: Fringe
Kennard Elementary School
Queen Anne's County Public Schools
Centreville, 21617 / Town: Fringe
Grasonville Elementary School
Queen Anne's County Public Schools
Grasonville, 21638 / Suburb: Large
Matapeake Elementary School
Queen Anne's County Public Schools
Stevensville, 21666 / Rural: Fringe
Kent Island Elementary School
Queen Anne's County Public Schools
Stevensville, 21666 / Suburb: Large
Sudlersville Middle School
Queen Anne's County Public Schools
Sudlersville, 21668 / Rural: Distant
Matapeake Middle School
Queen Anne's County Public Schools
Stevensville, 21666 / Rural: Fringe
Bayside Elementary School
Queen Anne's County Public Schools
Stevensville, 21666 / Suburb: Large
Sudlersville Elementary School
Queen Anne's County Public Schools
Sudlersville, 21668 / Rural: Distant
Church Hill Elementary School
Queen Anne's County Public Schools
Church Hill, 21623 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,623
State avg $10,395
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Schools in Queen Anne's County, Maryland — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Queen Anne's County, Maryland?
Queen Anne's County operates 14 public schools, including eight elementary and four middle schools. This single-district network serves 7,387 students across a mix of rural and suburban settings. With only two high schools, the community remains tightly knit through its centralized secondary education.
What are the major school districts in Queen Anne's County, Maryland?
All 14 schools in the county fall under the Queen Anne's County Public Schools district. There are currently no charter schools in operation, maintaining a traditional public school structure for all 7,387 students. The district prioritizes a streamlined approach that serves every student from preschool through high school graduation.
What is the school experience like in Queen Anne's County?
The locale mix is split between seven rural, five suburban, and two town schools, offering varied settings for students. Queen Anne's County High is the largest school with 1,209 students, while average enrollment across the county sits at 528. This modest size helps foster a sense of community that is harder to find in larger metropolitan districts.
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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.