Talbot County Schools & Education
Talbot County, Maryland
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
90/100
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
$10,053
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,395
School Score
90/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#2
of 24 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Talbot County
Measured School Summary
Talbot County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 90/100 and a graduation rate of 96.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Talbot County spends $10,053 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% above the Maryland average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Talbot 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
8 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
90/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #2 of 24 Maryland counties with school score data.
Completion
96.0%
6.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$10,053
$342 below the state average
School coverage
8
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
Talbot County has 8 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 Talbot 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
Talbot 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
#2
of 24 Maryland counties with school score data. The county score is 18 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.
Talbot County Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
4,523 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Talbot County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 8 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 Talbot 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 Talbot 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.
Small scale, big results in Talbot County
Talbot County operates a streamlined system of eight public schools, serving 4,523 students. The landscape consists of five elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools. This focused infrastructure allows for a more localized and community-oriented approach to education.
Spotlight on Talbot County Public Schools
Talbot County Public Schools manages all eight facilities and 4,523 students without the presence of charter schools. The district maintains a traditional but highly effective public education model. Easton High is the largest school in the district, acting as a central hub for the county's secondary students.
Rural and town-based learning hubs
Five of the county's schools are in rural locales, while the remaining three are situated in town settings. The average school size is 565 students, providing a balanced environment between individual attention and social diversity. Easton High and Easton Elementary are the largest, both exceeding 1,000 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Talbot County
Reported Enrollment
4,523
8 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Talbot County
8 Public Schools in Talbot 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 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easton High | Profile | Talbot County Public Schools | Easton, 21601Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,203 |
| Easton Elementary | Profile | Talbot County Public Schools | Easton, 21601Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 1,078 |
| Easton Middle | Record | Talbot County Public Schools | Easton, 21601Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 737 |
| St. Michaels Middle/High School | Record | Talbot County Public Schools | St Michaels, 21663Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 443 |
| Chapel District Elementary | Record | Talbot County Public Schools | Cordova, 21625Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 347 |
| St. Michaels Elementary | Record | Talbot County Public Schools | St Michaels, 21663Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 333 |
| White Marsh Elementary | Record | Talbot County Public Schools | Trappe, 21673Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 288 |
| Tilghman Elementary | Record | Talbot County Public Schools | Tilghman, 21671Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 94 |
Easton High
Talbot County Public Schools
Easton, 21601 / Town: Distant
Easton Elementary
Talbot County Public Schools
Easton, 21601 / Town: Distant
St. Michaels Middle/High School
Talbot County Public Schools
St Michaels, 21663 / Rural: Distant
Chapel District Elementary
Talbot County Public Schools
Cordova, 21625 / Rural: Distant
St. Michaels Elementary
Talbot County Public Schools
St Michaels, 21663 / Rural: Distant
White Marsh Elementary
Talbot County Public Schools
Trappe, 21673 / Rural: Distant
Tilghman Elementary
Talbot County Public Schools
Tilghman, 21671 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,053
State avg $10,395
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Schools in Talbot County, Maryland — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Talbot County, Maryland?
Talbot County operates a streamlined system of eight public schools, serving 4,523 students. The landscape consists of five elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools. This focused infrastructure allows for a more localized and community-oriented approach to education.
What are the major school districts in Talbot County, Maryland?
Talbot County Public Schools manages all eight facilities and 4,523 students without the presence of charter schools. The district maintains a traditional but highly effective public education model. Easton High is the largest school in the district, acting as a central hub for the county's secondary students.
What is the school experience like in Talbot County?
Five of the county's schools are in rural locales, while the remaining three are situated in town settings. The average school size is 565 students, providing a balanced environment between individual attention and social diversity. Easton High and Easton Elementary are the largest, both exceeding 1,000 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.