For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,665 students in Salisbury, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Salisbury, MD are Salisbury Middle School and Wicomico Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salisbury, MD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Salisbury have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Salisbury, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salisbury Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
607 Morris St
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5149
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5149
Grades: 6-8
| 869 students
Rank: #22.
Wicomico Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
635 E Main St
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5145
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5145
Grades: 6-8
| 796 students
Salisbury, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Wicomico County Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1130 Jersery Rd
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 543-4203
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 543-4203
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Wicomico County Home & Hospital (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
101 Long Ave
Salisbury, MD 21802
(410) 677-4400
Salisbury, MD 21802
(410) 677-4400
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Salisbury, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Salisbury, MD include Salisbury Middle School and Wicomico Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Salisbury?
2 public middle schools are located in Salisbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Salisbury?
Salisbury public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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