How do these schools compare?
| Metric | James M. Bennett High | Mardela Middle & High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Mardela Springs, MD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 1,474 | 742 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.1:1 | 13.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.1% | 42.8% |
| 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 | James M. Bennett High | Mardela Middle & High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,295 | $20,295 |
| District | Wicomico County Public Schools | Wicomico County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | James M. Bennett High | Mardela Middle & High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35.1% | 74.5% |
| African American | 36.9% | 10.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% | 5.7% |
| Asian | 4.4% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.9% | 7.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | James M. Bennett High | Mardela Middle & High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | 6 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 368.5:1 | 371:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 44.5% | 30.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 5 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.