How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Colonel Richardson High School | North Dorchester High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Federalsburg, MD | Hurlock, MD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 528 | 526 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.2:1 | 14.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.7% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Colonel Richardson High School | North Dorchester High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,385 | $21,340 |
| District | Caroline County Public Schools | Dorchester County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Colonel Richardson High School | North Dorchester High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55.1% | 56.8% |
| African American | 24.2% | 23.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.5% | 7.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Colonel Richardson High School | North Dorchester High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 16 | 4 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 265:1 | 281:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 39.9% | 39.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 12 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.