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Kent County

Maryland · Public K-12

Public-school families in Kent County pick from 5 schools serving the county's roughly 1,694 K-12 students, with a mix of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Kent County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,694
-299 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
53%
was 61%
% Hispanic
14%
was 9%
% Black
23%
was 23%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
1,694
NCES CCD
Median income
$80,147
Below Maryland avg
Free/reduced lunch
68.4%
Above Maryland avg
Elementary
3
829 students
Middle
1
354 students
High
1
511 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Kent County Public Schools
1,694 students · 1 district in Kent County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Kent 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
White
77%
Hispanic
6%
Black
14%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
53%
Hispanic
14%
Black
23%
Asian
1%
Two or more
9%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
39.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.0%
civilian labor
Median age
49
15.5% under 18

Test scores in Kent County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Maryland state average: 51.9%.

See all 5 schools in Kent County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Kent County HighWortonHigh09-12511·
Kent County Middle SchoolChestertownMiddle06-08354·
H. H. Garnett ElementaryChestertownElementaryPK-05322·
Galena Elementary SchoolGalenaElementaryPK-05309·
Rock Hall ElementaryRock HallElementaryPK-05198·

Cities in Kent County

Chestertown2 schoolsGalena1 schoolRock Hall1 schoolWorton1 school

About Kent County

Kent County is a rural-scale Maryland county of about 19,346 residents, home to 5 public schools and roughly 1,694 students.

For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $80,147, roughly 40% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 17% noticeably below the Maryland median.

For a sense of the school types, Kent County covers 3 elementary schools (829 students), 1 middle school (354), and 1 high school (511).

Kent County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,694 students across Kent County.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 15%: 1,993 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,694 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 61% to 53%.

On allk12, the community for Kent County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Kent County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Kent County, Maryland, with a combined enrollment of about 1,694.
How many high schools are in Kent County?
Kent County, Maryland has 1 public high school, serving approximately 511 students.
How many middle schools are in Kent County?
Kent County, Maryland has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 354 students.
How many elementary schools are in Kent County?
Kent County, Maryland has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 829 students.
What is the largest school district in Kent County?
Kent County Public Schools is the largest school district in Kent County, serving approximately 1,694 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Kent County?
Kent County, Maryland has a population of approximately 19,346, with a median age of 49. About 15.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Kent County?
Median household income in Kent County is $80,147, below the Maryland average of $96,648. About 6.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Kent County?
Approximately 39.6% of adults 25 and older in Kent County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Kent County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 68.4% of students in Kent County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Maryland county average of 52.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Kent County schools?
Across Kent County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.2 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data