Total enrollment
2,901
-17 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
Somerset County
Maryland · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in Somerset County clocks in around 2,901 students across 9 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high).
7-year change in Somerset County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
-1 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
33%
was 39%
% Hispanic
11%
was 10%
% Black
46%
was 45%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
9
1 districts
Enrollment
2,901
NCES CCD
Median income
$64,943
Below Maryland avg
Free/reduced lunch
75.9%
Above Maryland avg
Elementary
4
1,527 students
Middle
1
389 students
High
3
985 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Somerset County Public Schools
2,901 students · 1 district in Somerset County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Somerset 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+
19.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.5%
civilian labor
Median age
38
17.5% under 18
Test scores in Somerset County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Maryland state average: 51.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Deal Island School· 52.6%
- Greenwood Elementary School· 44.7%
- Carter G Woodson Elementary· 43.0%
- Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School· 37.2%
- Crisfield Academy and High School· 32.5%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Academy and High School | Princess Anne | High | 08-12 | 619 | · |
| Carter G Woodson Elementary | Crisfield | Elementary | PK-05 | 512 | · |
| Greenwood Elementary School | Princess Anne | Elementary | 02-05 | 507 | · |
| Princess Anne Elementary School | Princess Anne | Elementary | PK-01 | 391 | · |
| Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School | Westover | Middle | 06-07 | 389 | · |
| Crisfield Academy and High School | Crisfield | High | 08-12 | 366 | · |
| Deal Island School | Deal Island | Elementary | PK-05 | 117 | · |
| Somerset County Technical High School | Westover | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
| Ewell School | Westover | Combined | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Somerset County
About Somerset County
Somerset County is a rural-scale Maryland county of about 24,822 residents, home to 9 public schools and roughly 2,901 students.
In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $64,943, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 11%. That income level is 33% below the Maryland median.
In terms of grade levels, Somerset County is made up of 4 elementary schools (1,527 students), 1 middle school (389), 3 high schools (985), and 1 combined or other schools.
Somerset County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,901 students across Somerset County.
Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 2,918 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,901 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 8 to 7 across the same 7-year window. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 39% to 33%.
On allk12, the community for Somerset County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
Somerset County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data