Total enrollment
2,496
-41 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
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).
4-year change in Cambridge
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
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 held roughly steady since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,537 students to 2,496.
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.