For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,663 students in Talbot County, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Talbot County, MD are Easton High School and St. Michaels Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Talbot County, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Talbot County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Talbot County, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Easton High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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 Talbot County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Easton High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
723 Mecklenburg Ave
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-4180
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-4180
Grades: 9-12
| 1,210 students
Rank: #22.
St. Michaels Middle/high School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Seymour Ave
Saint Michaels, MD 21663
(410) 745-2852
Saint Michaels, MD 21663
(410) 745-2852
Grades: 6-12
| 453 students
Talbot County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
305 Glenwood Ave
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-0550
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-0550
Grades: PK-1
| 363 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Talbot County, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Talbot County, MD include Easton High School and St. Michaels Middle/high School.
How many public high schools are located in Talbot County?
2 public high schools are located in Talbot County.
What is the racial composition of students in Talbot County?
Talbot County public high schools minority enrollment is 45% 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 Talbot County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Talbot County include: St. Michaels Middle/high School vs. Easton High School, Easton High School vs. St. Michaels Middle/high School
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