- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Salisbury, MD
Wicomico High
Federal NCES profile for Wicomico High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240069001320
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wicomico High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Salisbury · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wicomico High has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wicomico High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Salisbury, MD.
School address
District: Wicomico County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240069001320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Wicomico High held near 1,307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 93.0 → 93.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 240069001320 · Salisbury, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,304 enr · 14:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: James M. Bennett High (1,474 students)
Wicomico High held near 1,307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 93.0 → 93.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Wicomico High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James M. Benne
James M. Bennett High
1,474 students
- This school
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
- Delmar Element
Delmar Elementary
914 students
What this shows Wicomico High reports 1,304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wicomico High compares
Wicomico 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▲ 20% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,304 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,304
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 44% in Maryland - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.3%
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
$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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 152 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
White 18.0%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Wicomico High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James M. Bennett High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkside High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prince Street School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bennett Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Delmar Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wicomico High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~1,304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wicomico High
How many students attend Wicomico High?
Wicomico High has 1,304 students enrolled. It is a high school in Salisbury, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,325 (2022-23) → 1,307 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wicomico High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wicomico High is 14:1, which is 3% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 11% 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 High?
58.6% of students at Wicomico High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wicomico High?
The largest demographic group at Wicomico High is African American at 50.4% of enrollment, in Salisbury, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wicomico High?
Wicomico High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Wicomico High rank among high schools in Salisbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Wicomico High ranks #3 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 High, Wicomico County Public Schools also operates James M. Bennett High (1,474 students), Parkside High (1,272 students), and Prince Street School (976 students). See the Wicomico County Public Schools district page for the complete list.