Total enrollment
4,485
-39 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
Talbot County
Maryland · Public K-12
Public K-12 enrollment in Talbot County totals about 4,485 students across 8 schools, an average of 561 per school. Talbot County Public Schools is the largest district. That works out to 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Talbot County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Talbot County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Maryland | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 37.6% | #16 of 24 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 4,485 | #21 of 24 | #1,445 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 8 | #22 of 24 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.2:1 | #6 of 24 | #1,010 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 60.8% | #7 of 24 | #1,085 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 65.3% | #9 of 23 | #313 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.
Talbot County school rankings
Residents
37,917
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
8
1 districts
Enrollment
4,485
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$84,811
Below Maryland avg
Free/reduced lunch
60.8%
Above Maryland avg
Elementary
5
2,154 students
Middle
1
703 students
High
2
1,628 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Talbot County Public Schools
4,485 students · 1 district in Talbot County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Talbot 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+
42.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.3%
civilian labor
Median age
51
18.6% under 18
Test scores in Talbot County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. Maryland state average: 51.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Chapel District Elementary· 67.3%
- White Marsh Elementary· 60.0%
- Easton High· 56.6%
- St. Michaels Middle/High School· 54.2%
- St. Michaels Elementary· 50.8%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Tilghman Elementary· 30.0%
- Easton Elementary· 33.5%
- Easton Middle· 43.8%
- St. Michaels Elementary· 50.8%
- St. Michaels Middle/High School· 54.2%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easton High | Easton | High | 09-12 | 1,179 | · |
| Easton Elementary | Easton | Elementary | PK-05 | 1,075 | · |
| Easton Middle | Easton | Middle | 06-08 | 703 | · |
| St. Michaels Middle/High School | St Michaels | High | 06-12 | 449 | · |
| Chapel District Elementary | Cordova | Elementary | PK-05 | 359 | · |
| St. Michaels Elementary | St Michaels | Elementary | PK-05 | 332 | · |
| White Marsh Elementary | Trappe | Elementary | PK-05 | 289 | · |
| Tilghman Elementary | Tilghman | Elementary | PK-05 | 99 | · |
Cities in Talbot County
About Talbot County
In Maryland, Talbot County is a compact county of about 37,917 residents. 8 public schools across the county instructs about 4,485 students between them.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $84,811, 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 7%. That income level is 12% lower than the Maryland median.
In terms of grade levels, Talbot County is made up of 5 elementary schools (2,154 students), 1 middle school (703), and 2 high schools (1,628).
Talbot County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 4,485 students across Talbot County.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,485 students, stayed largely flat from the 4,524 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Talbot County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data