How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Dorchester County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Annapolis, Maryland | Cambridge, Maryland |
| Total Enrollment | 84,452 | 4,523 |
| Number of Schools | 123 | 11 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.9:1 | 14.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Dorchester County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,959 | $25,193 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.4% | 15.0% |
| State Revenue | 32.3% | 65.2% |
| Local Revenue | 56.4% | 19.8% |
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Dorchester County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Dorchester County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43.9% | 43.1% |
| African American | 22.0% | 35.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.4% | 13.0% |
| Asian | 3.7% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 40.5% | 100.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Dorchester County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 310 | 10 |
| Schools with AP | 15 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 366.9:1 | 282.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.9% | 55.6% |
School Types
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 2
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Dorchester County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.