At a glance
Reported students
1,474
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
95
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland high enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 252 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
506
James M. Bennett High: 1,474 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
15.5:1 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
- 1,333
- Teachers (FTE)
- 106
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
What the reported data says about James M. Bennett High
James M. Bennett High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Salisbury. It is one of 25 current school records connected to Wicomico County Public Schools. NCES reports 1,474 students for 2024–25.
Among 252 high schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 1,098 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to 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 Black (36.8%) and White (35%). English learners represent 6.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.4%. 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 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking James M. Bennett High
- 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 95 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 4 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
- 6.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35%
- Hispanic15.7%
- Black36.8%
- Asian4.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial6.9%
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
7 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 Wicomico County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wicomico High
High · Grades 09–12
1,304 reported students
Parkside High
High · Grades 09–12
1,272 reported students
Mardela Middle & High
High · Grades 06–12
742 reported students
Wicomico County Evening High
High · Grades 09–12
35 reported students
Prince Street School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
976 reported students
Bennett Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
963 reported students
Public schools near James M. Bennett 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Street School Elementary · Wicomico County Public Schools | PK–05 | 976 | 0.7 mi |
| Parkside High High · Wicomico County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,272 | 1 mi |
| Wicomico County Evening High High · Wicomico County Public Schools | 09–12 | 35 | 1.1 mi |
| Pinehurst Elementary Elementary · Wicomico County Public Schools | PK–05 | 564 | 1.3 mi |
| Wicomico High High · Wicomico County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,304 | 1.5 mi |
| Delmar High School High · Delmar School District | 09–12 | 713 | 7.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about James M. Bennett High
What grades does James M. Bennett High serve?
James M. Bennett High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Wicomico County Public Schools.
How many students attend James M. Bennett High?
James M. Bennett High reported 1,474 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 252 Maryland high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,333 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at James M. Bennett High?
The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 1,474 students and 95 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 James M. Bennett High a public, charter, or magnet school?
James M. Bennett High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wicomico County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of James M. Bennett High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.3% 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 James M. Bennett High in?
James M. Bennett High is part of Wicomico County Public Schools, based in Salisbury, MD, which operates 25 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near James M. Bennett High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Prince Street School (0.7 mi), Parkside High (1 mi), Wicomico County Evening High (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.