- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pocomoke City, MD
Pocomoke High
Federal NCES profile for Pocomoke High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240072001330
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pocomoke High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Pocomoke City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pocomoke High has class sizes smaller than 86% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pocomoke High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pocomoke City, MD.
School address
District: Worcester County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240072001330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Pocomoke High held near 351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 240072001330 · Pocomoke City, MD High · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 11.3:1 · 64.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Stephen Decatur High (1,462 students)
Pocomoke High held near 351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Pocomoke High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stephen Decatu
Stephen Decatur High
1,462 students
- Stephen Decatu
Stephen Decatur Middle
665 students
- Showell Elemen
Showell Elementary
638 students
- Berlin Interme
Berlin Intermediate
613 students
- Ocean City Ele 566
Ocean City Elementary
566 students
- This school 374
Pocomoke High
374 students
What this shows Pocomoke High reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pocomoke High compares
Pocomoke 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 32% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 14% in Maryland - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$22,643
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 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.5%
White 38.5%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: African American at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Pocomoke High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Worcester County Public Schools reports $22,643 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pocomoke High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Decatur High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stephen Decatur Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Showell Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berlin Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ocean City Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pocomoke High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~374 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pocomoke High
How many students attend Pocomoke High?
Pocomoke High has 374 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pocomoke City, MD. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pocomoke High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pocomoke High is 11.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pocomoke High?
64.5% of students at Pocomoke High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pocomoke High?
The largest demographic group at Pocomoke High is African American at 46.5% of enrollment, in Pocomoke City, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pocomoke High?
Pocomoke High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Pocomoke High rank among public schools in Pocomoke City?
By Resource Investment Index, Pocomoke High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pocomoke City, 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 Worcester County Public Schools?
Besides Pocomoke High, Worcester County Public Schools also operates Stephen Decatur High (1,462 students), Stephen Decatur Middle (665 students), and Showell Elementary (638 students). See the Worcester County Public Schools district page for the complete list.