For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 522 students in Worton, MD (there are , serving 30 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Worton, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public school in Worton, MD is Kent County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Worton, MD public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Worton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Worton, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kent County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25301 Lambs Meadow Rd
Worton, MD 21678
(410) 778-4540
Worton, MD 21678
(410) 778-4540
Grades: 9-12
| 522 students
Worton, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11085 Worton Rd
Worton, MD 21678
(410) 778-2164
Worton, MD 21678
(410) 778-2164
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Worton, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Worton, MD include Kent County High School.
How many public schools are located in Worton?
1 public schools are located in Worton.
What percentage of students in Worton go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Worton are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Worton?
Worton public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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