Somerset County Schools & Education
Somerset County, Maryland
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,870
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,395
School Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#21
of 24 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Somerset County
Measured School Summary
Somerset County has midrange measured school signals (score: 54/100) with a graduation rate of 82.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Somerset County spends $11,870 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 25% below the Maryland average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 7.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 14% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Somerset 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
9 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
54/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #21 of 24 Maryland counties with school score data.
Completion
82.0%
7.4 pts below the state average
Funding context
$11,870
$1,475 above the state average
School coverage
9
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Somerset County has 9 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 Somerset 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
Somerset County Public Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 9 of 9 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#21
of 24 Maryland counties with school score data. The county score is 18 points below 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.
Somerset County Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
2,773 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Somerset County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 9 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 Somerset 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 Somerset 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.
Education on the Eastern Shore
Somerset County maintains a small, focused network of nine public schools serving 2,773 students. The infrastructure includes five elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools. This single-district system provides a localized educational experience tailored to its specific community needs.
Somerset County Public Schools focus
Somerset County Public Schools oversees all nine institutions in the county with no charter schools currently in the mix. The district serves a total enrollment of 2,773 students, focusing on a traditional educational model. This centralized management ensures consistent curriculum and resource allocation across the entire county.
Small schools in rural and town settings
Schools here average just 347 students, offering a highly personalized atmosphere for learners. The locale is strictly split between five rural and four town settings, with no suburban or city schools. Washington Academy and High School is the largest campus, yet even it remains manageable with 597 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Somerset County
Reported Enrollment
2,773
9 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Somerset County
Somerset County Public Schools
9 Public Schools in Somerset 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 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Academy and High School | Record | Somerset County Public Schools | Princess Anne, 21853Rural: Fringe | 8–12 | High | 597 |
| Carter G Woodson Elementary | Record | Somerset County Public Schools | Crisfield, 21817Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 508 |
| Greenwood Elementary School | Record | Somerset County Public Schools | Princess Anne, 21853Town: Fringe | 2–5 | Primary | 474 |
| Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School | Record | Somerset County Public Schools | Westover, 21871Rural: Distant | 6–7 | Middle | 396 |
| Crisfield Academy and High School | Record | Somerset County Public Schools | Crisfield, 21817Town: Distant | 8–12 | High | 350 |
| Princess Anne Elementary School | Record | Somerset County Public Schools | Princess Anne, 21853Town: Fringe | PK–1 | Primary | 350 |
| Deal Island School | Record | Somerset County Public Schools | Deal Island, 21821Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 96 |
| Ewell School | Record | Somerset County Public Schools | Ewell, 21824Rural: Distant | 3–7 | Primary | 2 |
| Somerset County Technical High School | Record | Somerset County Public Schools | Westover, 21871Rural: Distant | UG | Vocational | 0 |
Washington Academy and High School
Somerset County Public Schools
Princess Anne, 21853 / Rural: Fringe
Carter G Woodson Elementary
Somerset County Public Schools
Crisfield, 21817 / Town: Distant
Greenwood Elementary School
Somerset County Public Schools
Princess Anne, 21853 / Town: Fringe
Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School
Somerset County Public Schools
Westover, 21871 / Rural: Distant
Crisfield Academy and High School
Somerset County Public Schools
Crisfield, 21817 / Town: Distant
Princess Anne Elementary School
Somerset County Public Schools
Princess Anne, 21853 / Town: Fringe
Deal Island School
Somerset County Public Schools
Deal Island, 21821 / Rural: Distant
Somerset County Technical High School
Somerset County Public Schools
Westover, 21871 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$11,870
State avg $10,395
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Schools in Somerset County, Maryland — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Somerset County, Maryland?
Somerset County maintains a small, focused network of nine public schools serving 2,773 students. The infrastructure includes five elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools. This single-district system provides a localized educational experience tailored to its specific community needs.
What are the major school districts in Somerset County, Maryland?
Somerset County Public Schools oversees all nine institutions in the county with no charter schools currently in the mix. The district serves a total enrollment of 2,773 students, focusing on a traditional educational model. This centralized management ensures consistent curriculum and resource allocation across the entire county.
What is the school experience like in Somerset County?
Schools here average just 347 students, offering a highly personalized atmosphere for learners. The locale is strictly split between five rural and four town settings, with no suburban or city schools. Washington Academy and High School is the largest campus, yet even it remains manageable with 597 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.