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Somerset County

Maryland · Public K-12

9 public schools serving approximately 2,773 students, in a county of 24,822 residents.

Schools
9
1 districts
Enrollment
2,773
NCES CCD
Median income
$64,943
Below Maryland avg
Free/reduced lunch
71.5%
Above Maryland avg
Elementary
5
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Somerset County Public Schools
2,773 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
White
52%
Hispanic
5%
Black
39%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
35%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
46%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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

All schools (9)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Washington Academy and High SchoolPrincess AnneHigh08-12597·
Carter G Woodson ElementaryCrisfieldElementaryPK-05508·
Greenwood Elementary SchoolPrincess AnneElementary02-05474·
Somerset 6/7 Intermediate SchoolWestoverMiddle06-07396·
Crisfield Academy and High SchoolCrisfieldHigh08-12350·
Princess Anne Elementary SchoolPrincess AnneElementaryPK-01350·
Deal Island SchoolDeal IslandElementaryPK-0596·
Ewell SchoolWestoverElementary03-072·
Somerset County Technical High SchoolWestoverUngradedUG-UG0·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Somerset County?
There are 9 public K-12 schools in Somerset County, Maryland, with a combined enrollment of about 2,773.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Somerset County?
The county's public school system includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Somerset County?
Somerset County Public Schools is the largest school district in Somerset County, serving approximately 2,773 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Somerset County?
Somerset County has roughly 24,822 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Somerset County?
Median household income in Somerset County is $64,943, below the Maryland average of $96,648. About 10.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Somerset County?
Approximately 19.4% of adults 25 and older in Somerset County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Somerset County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 71.5% of students in Somerset 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 52.3%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Somerset County schools?
Across Somerset County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Somerset County?
Somerset County residents are approximately 52% White, 5% Hispanic, 39% Black, 1% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Somerset County is owner-occupied?
Somerset County has about 10,928 housing units, of which roughly 73.1% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data