For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,651 students in Wicomico County, MD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Wicomico County, MD are Wicomico County Evening High School, Mardela Middle & High School and Parkside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wicomico County, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Wicomico County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Wicomico County, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mardela Middle & High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Wicomico County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wicomico County Evening High School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
916 S. Schumaker Dr
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-4537
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-4537
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Mardela Middle & High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24940 Delmar Rd
Mardela Springs, MD 21837
(410) 677-5142
Mardela Springs, MD 21837
(410) 677-5142
Gr: 6-12 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Parkside High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1015 Beaglin Park Dr
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5143
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5143
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
James M. Bennett High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 E College Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5141
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5141
Gr: 9-12 | 1,474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Wicomico High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Long Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5146
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5146
Gr: 9-12 | 1,304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wicomico County, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wicomico County, MD include Wicomico County Evening High School, Mardela Middle & High School and Parkside High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wicomico County?
5 public high schools are located in Wicomico County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wicomico County?
Wicomico County public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Wicomico County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wicomico County include: Parkside High School vs. James M. Bennett High School, James M. Bennett High School vs. Parkside High School, Wicomico High School vs. James M. Bennett High School
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