Cecil County Public Schools

The Cecil County Public Schools district in Maryland encompasses 28 schools, including 17 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 5 high schools. The schools in this district vary widely in terms of student demographics, academic performance, and other key metrics.

Some standout schools in the district include Rising Sun High School, which consistently ranks among the top 40% of Maryland high schools and has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts. Perryville High School is another high-performing high school, ranking in the top 20% of Maryland high schools and having the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics in the district. At the middle school level, Rising Sun Middle School is a top performer, ranking in the top 25% of Maryland middle schools and having the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics among the district's middle schools. Finally, Calvert Elementary is a standout elementary school, ranking in the top 30% of Maryland elementary schools and having the highest proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts in the elementary school category.

However, the data also reveals significant variation in academic performance across the district, with some schools excelling and others struggling. There appears to be a correlation between socioeconomic status, as measured by free and reduced-price lunch rates, and academic proficiency, with schools serving higher-poverty populations tending to have lower proficiency levels. These disparities raise questions about equity and access to quality education within the Cecil County Public Schools district, and suggest opportunities for the district to facilitate collaboration and the sharing of best practices among its schools.