For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,674 students in Salisbury, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Salisbury, MD are Salisbury Middle School and Wicomico Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salisbury, MD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Salisbury have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 72% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Salisbury, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salisbury Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
607 Morris St
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5149
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5149
Gr: 6-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Salisbury, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Salisbury, MD include Salisbury Middle School and Wicomico Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Salisbury?
2 public middle schools are located in Salisbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Salisbury?
Salisbury public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 72% (majority Black).
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