- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Salisbury, MD
James M. Bennett High
Federal NCES profile for James M. Bennett High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240069001305
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James M. Bennett High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Salisbury · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
James M. Bennett High has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James M. Bennett High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Salisbury, MD.
School address
District: Wicomico County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240069001305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
James M. Bennett High held near 1,379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 95.0 → 96.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+36 students YoY 240069001305 · Salisbury, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,474 enr · 15.5:1 · 44.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Wicomico High (1,304 students)
James M. Bennett High held near 1,379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 95.0 → 96.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
James M. Bennett High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
James M. Bennett High
1,474 students
- Wicomico High
Wicomico High
1,304 students
- Parkside High
Parkside High
1,272 students
- Prince Street
Prince Street School
976 students
- Bennett Middle
Bennett Middle
963 students
- Delmar Element
Delmar Elementary
914 students
What this shows James M. Bennett High reports 1,474 students on the CCD universe file.
How James M. Bennett High compares
James M. Bennett High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▼ 10% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,474 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,474
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 64% in Maryland - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,486
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 36.9%
White 35.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 36.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, James M. Bennett High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wicomico County Public Schools reports $18,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James M. Bennett High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wicomico High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkside High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prince Street School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bennett Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Delmar Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James M. Bennett High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Salisbury
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,474 students)
Frequently asked questions about James M. Bennett High
How many students attend James M. Bennett High?
James M. Bennett High has 1,474 students enrolled. It is a high school in Salisbury, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,343 (2022-23) → 1,379 (2023-24), nearly flat (+36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James M. Bennett High?
The student-teacher ratio at James M. Bennett High is 15.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James M. Bennett High?
44.1% of students at James M. Bennett High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James M. Bennett High?
The largest demographic group at James M. Bennett High is African American at 36.9% of enrollment, in Salisbury, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James M. Bennett High?
James M. Bennett High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James M. Bennett High rank among high schools in Salisbury?
By Resource Investment Index, James M. Bennett High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Salisbury, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Salisbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Wicomico County Public Schools?
Besides James M. Bennett High, Wicomico County Public Schools also operates Wicomico High (1,304 students), Parkside High (1,272 students), and Prince Street School (976 students). See the Wicomico County Public Schools district page for the complete list.