For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,128 students in Dorchester County, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dorchester County, MD are South Dorchester School, North Dorchester Middle School and Mace's Lane Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dorchester County, MD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Dorchester County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 72% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dorchester County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Dorchester School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3485 Golden Hill Road
Church Creek, MD 21622
(410) 901-6934
Church Creek, MD 21622
(410) 901-6934
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
North Dorchester Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5745 Cloverdale Road
Hurlock, MD 21643
(410) 943-3322
Hurlock, MD 21643
(410) 943-3322
Gr: 6-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Mace's Lane Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Mace's Lane
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-2111
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-2111
Gr: 6-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dorchester County, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dorchester County, MD include South Dorchester School, North Dorchester Middle School and Mace's Lane Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dorchester County?
3 public middle schools are located in Dorchester County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dorchester County?
Dorchester County public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 72% (majority Black).
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