How do these schools compare?
| Metric | North Dorchester High School | South Dorchester School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hurlock, MD | Church Creek, MD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 526 | 230 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.3:1 | 15:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 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 | North Dorchester High School | South Dorchester School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $25,193 | $25,193 |
| District | Dorchester County Public Schools | Dorchester County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | North Dorchester High School | South Dorchester School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56.8% | 85.7% |
| African American | 23.0% | 3.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% | 4.8% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.2% | 4.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | North Dorchester High School | South Dorchester School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 263:1 | 230:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 62.9% | 40.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 1 |
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.