Somerset County Public Schools

District Overview
Headquartered at 7982-A Tawes Campus Drive in Westover, Maryland, Somerset County Public Schools serves as an active, traditional public school system delivering continuous education across the Eastern Shore region. Characterized by its fringe town setting within the Salisbury metropolitan area, this fully operational district manages eight distinct campus facilities offering comprehensive academic programming from Pre-Kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Designed to serve both local families and academic researchers seeking a detailed picture of regional public education, the district maintains an accessible administrative hub supported by direct online resources and dedicated community contact at (410) 651-1616.

For the 2024–2025 school year, Somerset County Public Schools supports a vibrant and diverse enrollment of 2,901 students, encompassing 1,492 young men and 1,409 young women. The district's multicultural student body includes 1,334 Black, 964 White, 304 Hispanic, and 267 multiracial students, alongside small populations of Asian, American Indian, and Pacific Islander learners. To maintain high educational standards and foster strong student-teacher interactions across its PK–12 spectrum, the district employs a robust workforce of nearly 1,138 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team features 462 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, 98 instructional aides, and nearly 578 specialized support personnel, ensuring every learner receives structured guidance and comprehensive institutional backing.
8
Total Schools
2,901
Total Students
462.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Somerset County Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White964
Hispanic304
Black1,334
Asian26
Two or More267
American Indian5
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    1,334 (46.0%)
  • White
    964 (33.2%)
  • Hispanic
    304 (10.5%)
  • Two or More
    267 (9.2%)
  • Asian
    26 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Somerset County Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle1
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:8
Students:2,901*
Teachers (FTE):462.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.3