- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Snow Hill, MD
Snow Hill High
Federal NCES profile for Snow Hill High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240072001334
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Snow Hill High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Snow Hill · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Snow Hill High has class sizes smaller than 85% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Snow Hill High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Snow Hill, MD.
School address
District: Worcester County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240072001334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Snow Hill High held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 240072001334 · Snow Hill, MD High · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 11.5:1 · 51.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Stephen Decatur High (1,462 students)
Snow Hill High held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Snow Hill 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 368
Snow Hill High
368 students
What this shows Snow Hill High reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Snow Hill High compares
Snow Hill 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▲ 6% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 15% in Maryland - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.3%
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 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.3%
African American 26.6%
Two or More 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Snow Hill High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Snow Hill 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Showell Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berlin Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ocean City Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Snow Hill 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 (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Snow Hill High
How many students attend Snow Hill High?
Snow Hill High has 368 students enrolled. It is a high school in Snow Hill, MD. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Snow Hill High?
The student-teacher ratio at Snow Hill High is 11.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 27% 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 Snow Hill High?
51.7% of students at Snow Hill High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Snow Hill High?
The largest demographic group at Snow Hill High is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Snow Hill, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Snow Hill High?
Snow Hill High has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Snow Hill High rank among public schools in Snow Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Snow Hill High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Snow Hill, 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 Snow Hill 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.