Total enrollment
14,853
+135 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
Cecil County
Maryland · Public K-12
From the largest high school to the smallest elementary school, Cecil County's 29 public schools collectively enroll about 14,853 K-12 students, with Cecil County Public Schools the heaviest district by enrollment. By grade band, the county runs 17 elementary, 6 middle, and 6 high schools.
4-year change in Cecil County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
28
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Cecil County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Maryland | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 36.6% | #17 of 24 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 14,853 | #14 of 24 | #598 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 28 | #12 of 24 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.5:1 | #15 of 24 | #1,568 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 51.0% | #13 of 24 | #1,572 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 50.8% | #19 of 23 | #1,060 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Cecil County school rankings
Residents
104,960
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
29
1 districts
Enrollment
14,853
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$92,007
Below Maryland avg
Free/reduced lunch
51.0%
Below Maryland avg
Elementary
17
6,963 students
Middle
6
3,260 students
High
6
4,630 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Cecil County Public Schools
14,853 students · 1 district in Cecil County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Cecil County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
28.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.5%
civilian labor
Median age
41
22.2% under 18
Test scores in Cecil County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 28 schools ranked. Maryland state average: 51.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Perryville High· 73.0%
- Rising Sun High· 69.8%
- Kenmore Elementary· 67.4%
- Bohemia Manor High· 65.1%
- Rising Sun Elementary· 61.3%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Gilpin Manor Elementary· 19.5%
- Thomson Estates Elementary· 25.0%
- Holly Hall Elementary· 25.6%
- Bay View Elementary· 27.2%
- Elkton Middle· 27.7%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun High | North East | High | 09-12 | 1,074 | · |
| North East High | North East | High | 09-12 | 1,057 | · |
| Elkton High | Elkton | High | 09-12 | 1,050 | · |
| Perryville High | Perryville | High | 09-12 | 858 | · |
| North East Middle | North East | Middle | 06-08 | 758 | · |
| North East Elementary | North East | Elementary | PK-05 | 615 | · |
| Rising Sun Elementary | Rising Sun | Elementary | PK-05 | 609 | · |
| Rising Sun Middle School | Rising Sun | Middle | 06-08 | 592 | · |
| Bohemia Manor High | Chesapeake City | High | 09-12 | 591 | · |
| Elkton Middle | Elkton | Middle | 06-08 | 538 | · |
| Perryville Middle | Perryville | Middle | 06-08 | 512 | · |
| Bay View Elementary | North East | Elementary | PK-05 | 506 | · |
| Gilpin Manor Elementary | Elkton | Elementary | PK-05 | 478 | · |
| Bohemia Manor Middle | Chesapeake City | Middle | 06-08 | 473 | · |
| Thomson Estates Elementary | Elkton | Elementary | PK-05 | 456 | · |
| Holly Hall Elementary | Elkton | Elementary | PK-05 | 432 | · |
| Elk Neck Elementary | Elkton | Elementary | PK-05 | 428 | · |
| Perryville Elementary | Perryville | Elementary | PK-05 | 423 | · |
| Cecil Manor Elementary | Elkton | Elementary | PK-05 | 416 | · |
| Calvert Elementary | Rising Sun | Elementary | PK-05 | 390 | · |
| Cherry Hill Middle | Elkton | Middle | 06-08 | 387 | · |
| Chesapeake City Elementary | Chesapeake City | Elementary | PK-05 | 385 | · |
| Conowingo Elementary | Conowingo | Elementary | PK-05 | 379 | · |
| Charlestown Elementary | Charlestown | Elementary | PK-05 | 305 | · |
| Bainbridge Elementary | Port Deposit | Elementary | PK-05 | 294 | · |
| Kenmore Elementary | Elkton | Elementary | PK-05 | 290 | · |
| Leeds Elementary | Elkton | Elementary | PK-05 | 284 | · |
| Cecilton Elementary | Cecilton | Elementary | PK-05 | 273 | · |
| Cecil County School of Technology | Elkton | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Cecil County
About Cecil County
Cecil County is a middle-population county of about 104,960 residents in Maryland. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 14,853 students across 29 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $92,007, roughly 28% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 8%. That income level is 5% meaningfully below the Maryland median.
For a sense of the school types, Cecil County is built around 17 elementary schools (6,963 students), 6 middle schools (3,260), and 6 high schools (4,630).
Cecil County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 14,853 students across Cecil County.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Cecil County has stayed largely flat since SY 2020-21, moving from about 14,718 students to 14,853.
On this page, the community for Cecil County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data