How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Caroline County Public Schools | Dorchester County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Denton, Maryland | Cambridge, Maryland |
| Total Enrollment | 5,667 | 4,523 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 11 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.2:1 | 13.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Caroline County Public Schools | Dorchester County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,385 | $21,340 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.8% | 15.0% |
| State Revenue | 68.1% | 65.2% |
| Local Revenue | 19.1% | 19.8% |
Caroline 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 | Caroline County Public Schools | Dorchester County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55.2% | 43.1% |
| African American | 16.0% | 35.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.7% | 13.0% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 9.5% | 7.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 35.7% | 76.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Caroline County Public Schools | Dorchester County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 32 | 10 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 352.4:1 | 255.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.9% | 39.3% |
School Types
Caroline County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Dorchester County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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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.