- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240030000618
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 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 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hurlock · Resource Index
- 38
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
North Dorchester High School held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 240030000618 · Hurlock, MD High · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 15.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambridge-South Dorchester High School (811 students)
North Dorchester High School held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
North Dorchester High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cambridge-Sout
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School
811 students
- This school
North Dorchester High School
526 students
- Mace's Lane Mi
Mace's Lane Middle School
490 students
- Maple Elementa
Maple Elementary School
483 students
- North Dorchest
North Dorchester Middle School
414 students
- Sandy Hill Ele
Sandy Hill Elementary
393 students
What this shows North Dorchester High School reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Dorchester High School compares
North Dorchester High School 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$21,340
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
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.
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
District finance for Dorchester County Public Schools reports $21,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~526 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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 38/100 (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 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.
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.