For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,597 students in Wicomico County, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Wicomico County, MD are Pittsville Elementary & Middle School, Mardela Middle & High School and Bennett Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wicomico County, MD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Wicomico County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wicomico County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pittsville Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34404 Old Ocean City Rd
Pittsville, MD 21850
(410) 677-5811
Pittsville, MD 21850
(410) 677-5811
Grades: 4-8
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
Mardela Middle & High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24940 Delmar Rd
Mardela Springs, MD 21837
(410) 677-5142
Mardela Springs, MD 21837
(410) 677-5142
Grades: 6-12
| 706 students
Rank: #33.
Bennett Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
532 S. Division Street
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 677-5140
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 677-5140
Grades: 6-8
| 919 students
Rank: #44.
Salisbury Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
607 Morris St
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5149
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5149
Grades: 6-8
| 869 students
Rank: #55.
Wicomico Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
635 E Main St
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5145
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5145
Grades: 6-8
| 796 students
Wicomico County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Wicomico County Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1130 Jersery Rd
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 543-4203
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 543-4203
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Wicomico County Home & Hospital (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
101 Long Ave
Salisbury, MD 21802
(410) 677-4400
Salisbury, MD 21802
(410) 677-4400
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Wicomico County, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wicomico County, MD include Pittsville Elementary & Middle School, Mardela Middle & High School and Bennett Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wicomico County?
5 public middle schools are located in Wicomico County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wicomico County?
Wicomico County public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Wicomico County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Wicomico County include: Salisbury Middle School vs. Bennett Middle School, Bennett Middle School vs. Salisbury Middle School
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