Calvert County Public Schools

Prince Frederick, Maryland — 24 schools

15,461
Total Enrollment
24
Schools
$22,994
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Calvert County Public Schools operates 24 public schools serving 15,461 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Maryland. The school portfolio breaks down into 10 other, 6 middle, 5 high, 3 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 14,849 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Calvert County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $22,994 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 39.7% local, 54.8% state, and 5.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $104,618 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 47/100, ranked #12 of 24 in Maryland against a state average of 52 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 4 of 24 schools offering Advanced Placement (90 AP courses district-wide), a 391:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 35.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 62.7% White, 15.1% African American, 9.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Calvert County Public Schools school enrollment varies 211× across entities

Calvert County Public Schools school enrollment ranges from 7 students (lowest) to 1,478 students (highest), a spread of 1,471 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Calvert County Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 391:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Calvert County Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 35.9% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

5.5%
Federal
54.8%
State
39.7%
Local

Funding Equity

47
Equity Score
12 / 24
State Rank
52
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Calvert County county, where this district is located.

$1,811
Studio/mo
$1,851
1 BR/mo
$2,083
2 BR/mo
$2,639
3 BR/mo
$3,106
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$104,618
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 24 schools in Calvert County Public Schools.

White 62.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
African American 15.1%
Asian 1.5%
Multiracial 10.3%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

4 / 24
Schools with AP
90 AP courses total
391:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
35.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Calvert County Public Schools

School Enrollment
Northern High
1,478
Huntingtown High School
1,311
Calvert High
1,080
Patuxent High
928
Northern Middle
745
Windy Hill Middle
669
Mount Harmony Elementary
656
Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus
641
Barstow Elementary
630
Plum Point Middle
619
Calvert Middle
607
Sunderland Elementary
606
Windy Hill Elementary
598
Plum Point Elementary
568
Dowell Elementary
541
Beach Elementary
502
Calvert Elementary
495
Huntingtown Elementary
475
Southern Middle
442
Mill Creek Middle
436
St Leonard Elementary
401
Mutual Elementary
374
Calvert Country School
40
Calvert County Alternative School
7

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Calvert County Public Schools?

Calvert County Public Schools has 24 schools, including 5 high, 6 middle, 3 elementary, 10 other. Total enrollment is 15,461 students.

How much does Calvert County Public Schools spend per student?

Calvert County Public Schools spends $22,994 per student. The district has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #12 in Maryland.

What is the average teacher salary in Calvert County Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Calvert County Public Schools is $104,618 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Calvert County Public Schools?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Calvert County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Calvert County Public Schools?

Calvert County Public Schools students are 62.7% White, 15.1% African American, 9.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.5% Asian, averaged across 24 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Calvert County Public Schools?

Calvert County Public Schools has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #12 out of 24 districts in Maryland. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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