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Talbot County Public Schools

Maryland · Public School District
8
Schools
4,523
Students
$17,252
Per-Pupil Spend
+20% nat'l
59.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+7pp vs nat'l
92.9%
Graduation Rate
+6.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Talbot County Public Schools is a public school district in Maryland serving 4,523 students across 8 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.9% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,252 is above average for a US public school district. 59% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chapel District ElementaryPK–05347
Easton ElementaryPK–051,078
St. Michaels ElementaryPK–05333
Tilghman ElementaryPK–0594
White Marsh ElementaryPK–05288
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Easton Middle06–08737
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Easton High09–121,203
St. Michaels Middle/High School06–12443
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,252+20% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
27%
62%
State
26.5%
Local (property tax)
62.0%
Federal
11.5%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (62%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
4,523
Students
59%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.9%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateMaryland →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.9% graduation rate — 6.4 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,252 per pupil — 20% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Talbot County Public Schools?
Talbot County Public Schools has 8 public schools, serving a total of 4,523 students.
What is the graduation rate for Talbot County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 92.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Talbot County Public Schools spend per student?
Talbot County Public Schools spends $17,252 per pupil — 20% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Talbot County Public Schools?
59% of students in Talbot County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Talbot County Public Schools?
No, Talbot County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Talbot County Public Schools serve?
Talbot County Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Talbot County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Talbot County Public Schools is 43/100. 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.