How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Dorchester County Public Schools | Garrett County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cambridge, Maryland | Oakland, Maryland |
| Total Enrollment | 4,523 | 3,500 |
| Number of Schools | 11 | 12 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.7:1 | 12.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Dorchester County Public Schools | Garrett County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,340 | $19,520 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.0% | 10.9% |
| State Revenue | 65.2% | 60.1% |
| Local Revenue | 19.8% | 29.0% |
Dorchester County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Garrett County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Dorchester County Public Schools | Garrett County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43.1% | 94.4% |
| African American | 35.0% | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.0% | 2.3% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.9% | 3.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.2% | 46.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Dorchester County Public Schools | Garrett County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 10 | 23 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 255.8:1 | 236.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 39.3% | 19.3% |
School Types
Dorchester County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Garrett County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
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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.