How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Prince George's County Public Schools | Wicomico County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Upper Marlboro, Maryland | Salisbury, Maryland |
| Total Enrollment | 131,133 | 14,900 |
| Number of Schools | 196 | 25 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 12.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Prince George's County Public Schools | Wicomico County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,751 | $20,295 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.1% | 14.1% |
| State Revenue | 51.1% | 66.2% |
| Local Revenue | 36.8% | 19.7% |
Prince George's 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 | Prince George's County Public Schools | Wicomico County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.4% | 38.0% |
| African American | 50.9% | 36.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.6% | 14.1% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 1.6% | 8.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 64.0% | 53.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Prince George's County Public Schools | Wicomico County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 308 | 26 |
| Schools with AP | 26 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 378.9:1 | 398.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.3% | 36.6% |
School Types
Prince George's County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 9
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Wicomico 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.