How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cecil County Public Schools | Wicomico County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Elkton, Maryland | Salisbury, Maryland |
| Total Enrollment | 15,047 | 14,900 |
| Number of Schools | 28 | 25 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.4:1 | 12.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cecil County Public Schools | Wicomico County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,748 | $18,486 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.6% | 14.1% |
| State Revenue | 48.0% | 66.2% |
| Local Revenue | 37.4% | 19.7% |
Cecil County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Wicomico County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cecil County Public Schools | Wicomico County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.9% | 38.0% |
| African American | 11.3% | 36.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% | 14.1% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.5% | 53.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cecil County Public Schools | Wicomico County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 75 | 26 |
| Schools with AP | 5 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 351:1 | 350.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.5% | 25.6% |
School Types
Cecil County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 10
Wicomico County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
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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.