How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Kent County Public Schools | Somerset County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Rock Hall, Maryland | Westover, Maryland |
| Total Enrollment | 1,751 | 2,773 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.9:1 | 13.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Kent County Public Schools | Somerset County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,237 | $24,750 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.6% | 14.8% |
| State Revenue | 73.2% | 68.5% |
| Local Revenue | 20.2% | 16.7% |
Kent County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Somerset County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Kent County Public Schools | Somerset County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53.8% | 37.8% |
| African American | 22.3% | 40.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.2% | 10.4% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.4% | 10.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.4% | 75.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Kent County Public Schools | Somerset County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 9 | 7 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 246.6:1 | 341.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.1% | 36.9% |
School Types
Kent County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Somerset County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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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.