Total enrollment
2,496
-154 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
7 schools in Cambridge
Maryland · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in Cambridge comes to roughly 2,496 students across 7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).
7-year change in Cambridge
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
18%
was 26%
% Hispanic
18%
was 9%
% Black
56%
was 56%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
13,152
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
2,496
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
7
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge-South Dorchester High School | High | 09-12 | 811 |
| Choptank Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 319 |
| Dorchester County Career and Technology Center | High | 09-12 | 0 |
| Judith P. Hoyer Early Childhood Center | Elementary | PK-05 | 0 |
| Mace's Lane Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 490 |
| Maple Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 483 |
| Sandy Hill Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 393 |
About Cambridge
Across Cambridge, Maryland, 7 public schools instructs about 2,496 students between them.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
Average school size in Cambridge is around 357 students, 44% noticeably below the Maryland average of about 643.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Cambridge has fell 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,650 students to 2,496. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment increased from 9% to 18%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Cambridge discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.