Kent County Public Schools

District Overview
Located at 5608 Boundary Avenue in Rock Hall, Maryland, Kent County Public Schools is a fully operational, traditional public school district serving a distant rural community on Maryland's Eastern Shore. The district oversees five active schools that offer a comprehensive educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Based on National Center for Education Statistics insights for the 2024–2025 school year, the district serves an overall student body of 1,694 learners. This student population reflects a diverse community, including 905 White, 384 Black, 234 Hispanic, 152 multiracial, 14 Asian, and 5 American Indian students, all benefiting from a unified, county-wide educational system.

To deliver targeted instruction and maintain strong community support, Kent County Public Schools relies on a dedicated workforce totaling approximately 652 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. Classroom learning is anchored by a instructional team of roughly 316 FTE teachers and 38 instructional aides, supported by an additional 298 FTE administrative and support personnel who ensure smooth daily operations across all campuses. This favorable staffing ratio creates a close-knit learning ecosystem suited to the needs of rural students and families. Community members, prospective parents, and researchers can learn more about the district by visiting their official website at www.kent.k12.md.us or contacting administrative offices directly at (410) 778-1595.
5
Total Schools
1,694
Total Students
316.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kent County Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White905
Hispanic234
Black384
Asian14
Two or More152
American Indian5
  • White
    905 (53.4%)
  • Black
    384 (22.7%)
  • Hispanic
    234 (13.8%)
  • Two or More
    152 (9.0%)
  • Asian
    14 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Kent County Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High1
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:5
Students:1,694*
Teachers (FTE):316.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.4
Schools in Kent County Public Schools
Found 5 Schools