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5 schools in North East

Maryland · Public K-12

North East's public-school footprint covers 5 campuses with combined enrollment of about 4,010 students, averaging 802 per campus.

7-year change in North East

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,010
-83 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
72%
was 83%
% Hispanic
10%
was 5%
% Black
10%
was 6%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Bay View ElementaryElementaryPK-05506
North East ElementaryElementaryPK-05615
North East HighHigh09-121,057
North East MiddleMiddle06-08758
Rising Sun HighHigh09-121,074

About North East

Public education in North East, Maryland runs across 5 schools that enrolls roughly 4,010 students. By footprint, North East sits in the small bracket.

On the school-mix side, the city is made up of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

Schools in North East average about 802 students each, 25% noticeably above the Maryland norm.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 4,093 students in SY 2017-18 versus 4,010 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 83% to 72%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for North East discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in North East, Maryland?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in North East, with a combined enrollment of about 4,010.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in North East?
North East has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in North East?
Rising Sun High is the largest public school in North East by enrollment, with approximately 1,074 students.
What school districts serve North East?
North East public schools are operated by Cecil County Public Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in North East cover?
Public schools in North East serve students from pre-K through grade 12.