| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester County Public Schools | Cambridge | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 4,523 | 13 | PK–12 | 16 |
How Dorchester County compares
It enrolls 4,523 students across 13 schools. Its rating of 3/10 is below the Maryland average of 5.7/10.
School Districts in Dorchester County, Maryland
Dorchester County has 1 public school district covering 16 zip codes. The top-rated district in Dorchester County is Dorchester County Public Schools (3/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MCAP 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Maryland. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Dorchester County, MD?
1 school district serves zip codes in Dorchester County, MD. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Dorchester County, MD?
Of the districts serving Dorchester County, Dorchester County Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 3/10. That places it in the 22nd percentile among Maryland school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Maryland reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Maryland and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Maryland only, never across state lines.