Wicomico County Public Schools
15,582 Students
25 Schools
District Overview
Wicomico County Public Schools is an active, comprehensive public school district headquartered at 2424 Northgate Drive in Salisbury, Maryland. Situated within a small city environment in the Salisbury metropolitan area, the district serves a vibrant community across 25 operational schools. Providing complete educational continuity from prekindergarten through 12th grade, the district offers seamless learning pathways designed to foster academic growth from early childhood through high school graduation. Families and researchers can easily engage with the system through its administrative office or online portal at wcboe.org, which anchors a well-established educational network in the region.
To support its student body of more than 15,500 enrolled learners, Wicomico County Public Schools maintains a substantial human infrastructure powered by over 5,200 full-time equivalent staff members. This robust workforce includes nearly 2,460 full-time equivalent teachers and over 400 instructional aides, working alongside a dedicated support staff of nearly 2,400 employees to ensure holistic student development and smooth school operations. Reflecting a dynamic and diverse student population, the district serves a wide array of cultural backgrounds, making it a pivotal educational institution for students, families, and educational researchers seeking a well-resourced, inclusive public school system on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
To support its student body of more than 15,500 enrolled learners, Wicomico County Public Schools maintains a substantial human infrastructure powered by over 5,200 full-time equivalent staff members. This robust workforce includes nearly 2,460 full-time equivalent teachers and over 400 instructional aides, working alongside a dedicated support staff of nearly 2,400 employees to ensure holistic student development and smooth school operations. Reflecting a dynamic and diverse student population, the district serves a wide array of cultural backgrounds, making it a pivotal educational institution for students, families, and educational researchers seeking a well-resourced, inclusive public school system on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
25
Total Schools
15,582
Total Students
2,457.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 5,327 |
| Hispanic | 2,357 |
| Black | 6,097 |
| Asian | 419 |
| Two or More | 1,254 |
| American Indian | 77 |
| Pacific Islander | 43 |
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Black6,097 (39.1%)
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White5,327 (34.2%)
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Hispanic2,357 (15.1%)
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Two or More1,254 (8.1%)
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Asian419 (2.7%)
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American Indian77 (0.5%)
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Pacific Islander43 (0.3%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 16 |
| Middle | 4 |
| High | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not applicable |
| Number of schools: | 25 |
| Students: | 15,582* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 2,457.0* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 6.3 |
Schools in Wicomico County Public Schools
Found 25 Schools
201 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 1st
High School 9th - 12th
1,304 Students
High School 9th - 12th
827 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
311 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd