For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 522 students in Kent County, MD.
The top-ranked public high school in Kent County, MD is Kent County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kent County, MD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Kent County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Kent County, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kent County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Kent County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kent County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25301 Lambs Meadow Rd
Worton, MD 21678
(410) 778-4540
Worton, MD 21678
(410) 778-4540
Gr: 9-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Kent County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
172 Sassafras St
Millington, MD 21651
(410) 928-3141
Millington, MD 21651
(410) 928-3141
Gr: PK-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
11085 Worton Rd
Worton, MD 21678
(410) 778-2164
Worton, MD 21678
(410) 778-2164
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Kent County, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Kent County, MD include Kent County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kent County?
1 public high schools are located in Kent County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kent County?
Kent County public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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