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Cecil County Public Schools

Maryland · Public School District
29
Schools
15,047
Students
$18,173
Per-Pupil Spend
+27% nat'l
53.0%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
93.2%
Graduation Rate
+6.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Cecil County Public Schools is a public school district in Maryland serving 15,047 students across 29 schools. It includes 17 elementary, 6 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.2% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,173 is above average for a US public school district. 53% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (29)
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bohemia Manor Middle06–08436
Cherry Hill Middle06–08401
Elkton Middle06–08523
North East Middle06–08791
Perryville Middle06–08557
Rising Sun Middle School06–08619
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bohemia Manor High09–12626
Elkton High09–121,106
North East High09–121,069
Perryville High09–12858
Rising Sun High09–121,106
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Cecil County School of TechnologyUG–UG0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,173+27% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
37%
State
48.0%
Local (property tax)
37.4%
Federal
14.6%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (37%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
29
Schools
15,047
Students
53%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.2%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateMaryland →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.2% graduation rate — 6.7 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $18,173 per pupil — 27% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 29 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cecil County Public Schools?
Cecil County Public Schools has 29 public schools, serving a total of 15,047 students.
What is the graduation rate for Cecil County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 93.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Cecil County Public Schools spend per student?
Cecil County Public Schools spends $18,173 per pupil — 27% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Cecil County Public Schools?
53% of students in Cecil County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Cecil County Public Schools?
No, Cecil County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Cecil County Public Schools serve?
Cecil County Public Schools serves grades PK through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Cecil County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Cecil County Public Schools is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.