Enrollment
526
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hurlock, MD
North Dorchester High School
Federal NCES profile for North Dorchester High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240030000618
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Dorchester High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hurlock · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Dorchester High School has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Dorchester High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hurlock, MD.
School address
District: Dorchester County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240030000618 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+104% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Dorchester High School compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Dorchester High School
North Dorchester High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Hurlock, Maryland, enrolling 526 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 104% above the Maryland average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 526 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 42 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 263 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Dorchester County Public Schools also operates Cambridge-South Dorchester High School (811 students) and Mace's Lane Middle School (490 students) alongside North Dorchester High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Dorchester High School compares
North Dorchester High School on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 104% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 104% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in Maryland - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
62.9%
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
$24,096
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $20,446
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 56.8%
African American 23.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, North Dorchester High School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dorchester County Public Schools, which includes North Dorchester High School.
$24,096
Per student
+18%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 65.2%
Federal 15.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Dorchester High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge-South Dorchester High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mace's Lane Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Dorchester Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandy Hill Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Dorchester High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~526 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Dorchester High School
How many students attend North Dorchester High School?
North Dorchester High School has 526 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hurlock, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Dorchester High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Dorchester High School is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Dorchester High School?
100.0% of students at North Dorchester High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Dorchester High School?
The largest demographic group at North Dorchester High School is White at 56.8% of enrollment, in Hurlock, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Dorchester High School?
North Dorchester High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Dorchester High School rank among public schools in Hurlock?
By Resource Investment Index, North Dorchester High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hurlock, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hurlock on the city page.
Is North Dorchester High School a good school?
North Dorchester High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dorchester County Public Schools?
Besides North Dorchester High School, Dorchester County Public Schools also operates Cambridge-South Dorchester High School (811 students), Mace's Lane Middle School (490 students), and Maple Elementary School (483 students). See the Dorchester County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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