For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 382 students in Kent County, MD.
The top-ranked public middle school in Kent County, MD is Kent County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kent County, MD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Kent County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kent County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kent County Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
402 E Campus Avenue
Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-1771
Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-1771
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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 middle schools in Kent County, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kent County, MD include Kent County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kent County?
1 public middle schools are located in Kent County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kent County?
Kent County public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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