Dorchester County Public Schools

District Overview
Located at 700 Glasgow Street in Cambridge, Maryland, Dorchester County Public Schools serves as a vital educational anchor across the region's rural distant setting. As an active, traditional public school system, the district operates 13 schools offering a continuous academic journey from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Currently welcoming 4,586 students across the greater Cambridge area, the district provides a structured and supportive learning continuum tailored to foster academic progress, personal growth, and college or career readiness for children at every stage of development.

To support its student body, Dorchester County Public Schools maintains a robust staffing framework comprised of more than 1,700 full-time equivalent personnel. This dedicated workforce includes approximately 704 classroom teachers, 115 instructional aides, and over 880 support staff members who work collaboratively to maintain safe, engaging, and individualized learning environments. Serving a multicultural population that includes significant Black, White, Hispanic, and multiracial student communities, the district reflects the vibrant diversity of the Eastern Shore. Families, students, and educational researchers looking to engage with the district can learn more by visiting their main administrative headquarters or exploring their digital resource portal online at www.dcps.k12.md.us.
13
Total Schools
4,586
Total Students
703.8
Full-Time Teachers
6.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dorchester County Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White1,754
Hispanic637
Black1,791
Asian35
Two or More357
American Indian5
Pacific Islander3
  • Black
    1,791 (39.1%)
  • White
    1,754 (38.3%)
  • Hispanic
    637 (13.9%)
  • Two or More
    357 (7.8%)
  • Asian
    35 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Dorchester County Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary8
Middle2
High3
Other0
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:13
Students:4,586*
Teachers (FTE):703.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.5
Schools in Dorchester County Public Schools
Found 13 Schools