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15 schools in Salisbury

Maryland · Public K-12

Salisbury sits inside Maryland and runs 15 public K-12 schools, serving about 10,656 students between them, an average of 710 per campus.

7-year change in Salisbury

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
10,656
+958 (+10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
15
+1 (+7%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
24%
was 32%
% Hispanic
17%
was 12%
% Black
48%
was 46%
% Asian
3%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Beaver Run SchoolElementaryPK-02741
Charles H. Chipman ElementaryElementaryPK-01303
East Salisbury ElementaryElementary03-05486
Glen Avenue SchoolElementary02-05386
James M. Bennett HighHigh09-121,474
North Salisbury ElementaryElementary03-05526
Parkside HighHigh09-121,272
Pemberton ElementaryElementaryPK-05506
Pinehurst ElementaryElementaryPK-05564
Prince Street SchoolElementaryPK-05976
Salisbury MiddleMiddle06-08847
West SalisburyElementaryPK-02409
Wicomico County Evening HighHigh09-1235
Wicomico HighHigh09-121,304
Wicomico MiddleMiddle06-08827

About Salisbury

Salisbury, Maryland is home to 15 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 10,656 students. By school count, it is a middle-population city.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city covers 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high.

Schools in Salisbury average about 710 students each, 10% higher than the Maryland norm.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 10,656 students, increased 10% from the 9,698 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count climbed from 14 to 15 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 32% to 24%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Salisbury discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Salisbury, Maryland?
There are 15 public K-12 schools in Salisbury, with a combined enrollment of about 10,656.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Salisbury?
Salisbury has 9 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Salisbury?
James M. Bennett High is the largest public school in Salisbury by enrollment, with approximately 1,474 students.
What school districts serve Salisbury?
Salisbury public schools are operated by Wicomico County Public Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Salisbury cover?
Public schools in Salisbury serve students from pre-K through grade 12.