Public schools in North East, MD
5 open public schools with an address in North East, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,010
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Maryland median 14.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of North East public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in North East, MD: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,010 students, an average of 802 per school. The largest campus is Rising Sun High (1,074 students), and the largest elementary school is North East Elementary (615).
Every listed school belongs to Cecil County Public Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 49% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving North East
Elementary schools in North East
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay View Elementary Cecil County Public Schools | PK–05 | 506 | 15.9:1 | |
| North East Elementary Cecil County Public Schools | PK–05 | 615 | 15.5:1 |
Middle schools in North East
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East Middle Cecil County Public Schools | 06–08 | 758 | 14.4:1 |
High schools in North East
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East High Cecil County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,057 | 15.8:1 | |
| Rising Sun High Cecil County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,074 | 16.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.8%
- Hispanic9.4%
- Black10.4%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 North East schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,010 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in North East
How many public schools are in North East, MD?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in North East: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 4,010 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve North East?
All listed public schools with an address in North East belong to Cecil County Public Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in North East?
Rising Sun High reported the largest high-school enrollment in North East, with 1,074 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in North East?
No school with an address in North East is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Maryland.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in North East schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across North East public schools is 15.8:1, higher than the Maryland school median of 14.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in North East guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Maryland cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Maryland cities