At a glance
Reported students
511
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43.63
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland high enrollment
27th percentile
Compared with 252 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
322
Kent County High: 511 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
11.7:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 559
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
What the reported data says about Kent County High
Kent County High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Worton. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Kent County Public Schools. NCES reports 511 students for 2024–25.
Among 252 high schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 1,098 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, below the Maryland median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (54.6%) and Black (25%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Kent County High
- 1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.63 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 14%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.6%
- Hispanic12.5%
- Black25%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
9 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Kent County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kent County Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
354 reported students
H. H. Garnett Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
322 reported students
Galena Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
309 reported students
Rock Hall Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
198 reported students
Public schools near Kent County High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County Middle School Middle · Kent County Public Schools | 06–08 | 354 | 4.9 mi |
| H. H. Garnett Elementary Elementary · Kent County Public Schools | PK–05 | 322 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kent County High
What grades does Kent County High serve?
Kent County High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Kent County Public Schools.
How many students attend Kent County High?
Kent County High reported 511 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 27th percentile among 252 Maryland high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 559 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kent County High?
The calculated ratio is 11.7:1, based on 511 students and 43.63 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Kent County High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kent County High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kent County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Kent County High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Kent County High in?
Kent County High is part of Kent County Public Schools, based in Rock Hall, MD, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kent County High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kent County Middle School (4.9 mi), H. H. Garnett Elementary (5.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.