At a glance
Reported students
354
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland middle enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 228 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
322
Kent County Middle School: 354 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
10.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. 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
- 392
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.1:1
What the reported data says about Kent County Middle School
Kent County Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Chestertown. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Kent County Public Schools. NCES reports 354 students for 2024–25.
Among 228 middle schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 777 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.4:1, below the Maryland median of 14.4:1 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 (49.7%) and Black (25.4%). English learners represent 2.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Kent County Middle School
- 1How do the reported 10.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 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
- 2.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49.7%
- Hispanic14.7%
- Black25.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.6%
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
Gifted and talented
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.
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
Kent County High
High · Grades 09–12
511 reported students
Public schools near Kent County Middle School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H. H. Garnett Elementary Elementary · Kent County Public Schools | PK–05 | 322 | 0.6 mi |
| Kent County High High · Kent County Public Schools | 09–12 | 511 | 4.9 mi |
| Church Hill Elementary School Elementary · Queen Anne's County Public Schools | PK–04 | 329 | 6.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kent County Middle School
What grades does Kent County Middle School serve?
Kent County Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Kent County Public Schools.
How many students attend Kent County Middle School?
Kent County Middle School reported 354 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 228 Maryland middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 392 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kent County Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 10.4:1, based on 354 students and 34.18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Kent County Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kent County Middle School 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 Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
75.4% 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 Middle School in?
Kent County Middle School 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 Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include H. H. Garnett Elementary (0.6 mi), Kent County High (4.9 mi), Church Hill Elementary School (6.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.