- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Salisbury, MD
Wicomico County Evening High
Federal NCES profile for Wicomico County Evening High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240069001088
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wicomico County Evening High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Salisbury · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wicomico County Evening High has class sizes smaller than 98% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wicomico County Evening High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Salisbury, MD.
School address
District: Wicomico County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240069001088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Wicomico County Evening High grew from 26 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (+38.5%).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 240069001088 · Salisbury, MD High · SMALL · TRAD
35 enr · 5:1 · 53.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: James M. Bennett High (1,474 students)
Wicomico County Evening High grew from 26 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (+38.5%). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Wicomico County Evening High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James M. Benne
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
- This school 35
Wicomico County Evening High
35 students
What this shows Wicomico County Evening High reports 35 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wicomico County Evening High compares
Wicomico County Evening High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5:1 | ▼ 66% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▲ 10% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
35
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
5:1
students per teacher
- 66% below state mean
Top 2% in Maryland - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.6%
African American 31.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Wicomico County Evening High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Wicomico County Evening High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James M. Bennett High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wicomico High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prince Street School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bennett Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wicomico County Evening High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~35 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wicomico County Evening High
How many students attend Wicomico County Evening High?
Wicomico County Evening High has 35 students enrolled. It is a high school in Salisbury, MD. CCD year-over-year: 26 (2022-23) → 36 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wicomico County Evening High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wicomico County Evening High is 5:1, which is 66% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 68% 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 Wicomico County Evening High?
53.8% of students at Wicomico County Evening High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wicomico County Evening High?
The largest demographic group at Wicomico County Evening High is White at 48.6% of enrollment, in Salisbury, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wicomico County Evening High?
Wicomico County Evening High has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Wicomico County Evening High rank among high schools in Salisbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Wicomico County Evening High ranks #1 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 Wicomico County Evening High, Wicomico County Public Schools also operates James M. Bennett High (1,474 students), Wicomico High (1,304 students), and Parkside High (1,272 students). See the Wicomico County Public Schools district page for the complete list.