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James M. Bennett High School vs. Wicomico High School

Should you attend James M. Bennett High School or Wicomico High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
James M. Bennett High School
300 E College Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21804
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Wicomico High School
201 Long Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21804
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

James M. Bennett High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 1,343 students in grades 9-12, James M. Bennett High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Serving 1,325 students in grades 9-12, Wicomico High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,343 students
1,325 students
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% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
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Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
93 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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Test Scores

#694 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
#877 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
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24%
(Top 50% in MD)
13%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James M. Bennett High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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38%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
35%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James M. Bennett High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wicomico High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
(Top 50% in MD)
28%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of James M. Bennett High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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83%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
84%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
427
409
Grade 10 Students
353
371
Grade 11 Students
291
249
Grade 12 Students
272
296

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
5%
3%
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% Hispanic
14%
19%
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% Black
35%
49%
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% White
39%
20%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
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0.71
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of James M. Bennett High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the diversity score of Wicomico High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
59%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(21-22 School Year Data)
1%
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