For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,772 students in Caroline County, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Caroline County, MD are Colonel Richardson High School and North Caroline High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caroline County, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Caroline County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Caroline County, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Colonel Richardson High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Caroline County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colonel Richardson High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25320 Richardson Rd
Federalsburg, MD 21632
(410) 479-3678
Federalsburg, MD 21632
(410) 479-3678
Grades: 9-12
| 535 students
Rank: #22.
North Caroline High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10990 River Rd
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-2332
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-2332
Grades: 9-12
| 1,237 students
Rank: n/an/a
Caroline Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
10855 Central Ave
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-0100
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-0100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Caroline County, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Caroline County, MD include Colonel Richardson High School and North Caroline High School.
How many public high schools are located in Caroline County?
3 public high schools are located in Caroline County.
What is the racial composition of students in Caroline County?
Caroline County public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Caroline County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Caroline County include: Colonel Richardson High School vs. North Caroline High School, North Caroline High School vs. Colonel Richardson High School
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