Total enrollment
15,582
+1,228 (+9%) vs SY 2020-21
Wicomico County
Maryland · Public K-12
The schools list below covers the full public K-12 directory for Wicomico County: 25 schools, 15,582 students, Wicomico County Public Schools as the largest district. That works out to 16 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools.
4-year change in Wicomico County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
25
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Wicomico County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Maryland | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 34.0% | #20 of 24 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 15,582 | #13 of 24 | #578 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 25 | #14 of 24 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.8:1 | #4 of 24 | #848 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 59.4% | #8 of 24 | #1,145 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 70.0% | #4 of 23 | #104 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.
Wicomico County school rankings
Residents
104,914
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
25
1 districts
Enrollment
15,582
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$76,210
Below Maryland avg
Free/reduced lunch
59.4%
Above Maryland avg
Elementary
16
7,793 students
Middle
4
2,962 students
High
5
4,827 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Wicomico County Public Schools
15,582 students · 1 district in Wicomico County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Wicomico 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+
29.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.9%
civilian labor
Median age
36
22.5% under 18
Test scores in Wicomico County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 19 schools ranked. Maryland state average: 51.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Westside Intermediate· 62.1%
- North Salisbury Elementary· 61.9%
- Willards Elementary· 61.3%
- Northwestern Elementary· 60.1%
- Mardela Middle & High· 56.9%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Prince Street School· 29.2%
- East Salisbury Elementary· 29.5%
- Wicomico Middle· 29.7%
- Pemberton Elementary· 30.8%
- Glen Avenue School· 32.2%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James M. Bennett High | Salisbury | High | 09-12 | 1,474 | · |
| Wicomico High | Salisbury | High | 09-12 | 1,304 | · |
| Parkside High | Salisbury | High | 09-12 | 1,272 | · |
| Prince Street School | Salisbury | Elementary | PK-05 | 976 | · |
| Bennett Middle | Fruitland | Middle | 06-08 | 963 | · |
| Delmar Elementary | Delmar | Elementary | PK-04 | 914 | · |
| Salisbury Middle | Salisbury | Middle | 06-08 | 847 | · |
| Wicomico Middle | Salisbury | Middle | 06-08 | 827 | · |
| Mardela Middle & High | Mardela Springs | High | 06-12 | 742 | · |
| Beaver Run School | Salisbury | Elementary | PK-02 | 741 | · |
| Pinehurst Elementary | Salisbury | Elementary | PK-05 | 564 | · |
| North Salisbury Elementary | Salisbury | Elementary | 03-05 | 526 | · |
| Pemberton Elementary | Salisbury | Elementary | PK-05 | 506 | · |
| East Salisbury Elementary | Salisbury | Elementary | 03-05 | 486 | · |
| Fruitland Primary | Fruitland | Elementary | PK-02 | 445 | · |
| West Salisbury | Salisbury | Elementary | PK-02 | 409 | · |
| Glen Avenue School | Salisbury | Elementary | 02-05 | 386 | · |
| Fruitland Intermediate | Fruitland | Elementary | 03-05 | 343 | · |
| Westside Intermediate | Hebron | Elementary | 02-05 | 342 | · |
| Northwestern Elementary | Mardela Springs | Elementary | PK-05 | 340 | · |
| Pittsville Elementary & Middle | Pittsville | Middle | 04-08 | 325 | · |
| Willards Elementary | Willards | Elementary | PK-03 | 311 | · |
| Charles H. Chipman Elementary | Salisbury | Elementary | PK-01 | 303 | · |
| Westside Primary | Quantico | Elementary | PK-01 | 201 | · |
| Wicomico County Evening High | Salisbury | High | 09-12 | 35 | · |
Cities in Wicomico County
About Wicomico County
Wicomico County is a middle-population county of about 104,914 residents in Maryland. Its public-school system teaches approximately 15,582 students across 25 schools.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $76,210 a year, roughly 30% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 21% noticeably below the Maryland median.
In terms of grade levels, Wicomico County comprises 16 elementary schools (7,793 students), 4 middle schools (2,962), and 5 high schools (4,827).
Wicomico County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 15,582 students on its own.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 15,582 students, increased 9% from the 14,354 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Wicomico County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data