For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,663 students in Talbot County, MD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Talbot County, MD are Easton High School and St. Michaels Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Talbot County, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Talbot County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Talbot County, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Easton High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Talbot County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Easton High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
723 Mecklenburg Ave
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-4180
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-4180
Gr: 9-12 | 1,210 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
St. Michaels Middle/high School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Seymour Ave
Saint Michaels, MD 21663
(410) 745-2852
Saint Michaels, MD 21663
(410) 745-2852
Gr: 6-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Talbot County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
305 Glenwood Ave
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-0550
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-0550
Gr: PK-1 | 363 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Talbot County, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Talbot County, MD include Easton High School and St. Michaels Middle/high School.
How many public high schools are located in Talbot County?
2 public high schools are located in Talbot County.
What is the racial composition of students in Talbot County?
Talbot County public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Talbot County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Talbot County include: St. Michaels Middle/high School vs. Easton High School, Easton High School vs. St. Michaels Middle/high School
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