Worcester County Public Schools
serve 6,756 students. They
represent approximately 16% of the
county's population.
.46%
American Indain/Alaskan
1.23%
Asian
2.89%
Hispanic
24.33%
African American
71.09%
White

For Every Education Dollar in FY
2004




82 cents is spent on instructional
programs
9 cents is spent on maintenance and
operation of plant
6 cents is spent on school
transportation
2 cents is spent on administration
1 cent is spent on health and pupil
services  
Technology

One mid/high capability computer for
every five students
100% of schools wired for Internet
Internet access in all classrooms
High speed T1 lines will be available
in all high schools for 2003-2004
Employees

Bachelor's                                23.9%
Master's Equivalent                14.6%
Master's                                     42.8%
Master's +30                             16.9%
Doctorate                                   1.6%


Average Teacher/Pupil Ratio

Elementary, Pre-K-5                       1:17
Middle, 6-8                                        1:18
High, 9-12                                         1:18
Attendance Areas
The Worcester County School System is divided into 5 Primary attendance areas.
These areas are summarized as
follows:

1) Showell Elementary, Berlin
Intermediate, Stephen Decatur Middle
and High Schools

2) Ocean City Elementary, Berlin
Intermediate, Stephen Decatur Middle
and High Schools

3) Buckingham Elementary, Berlin
Intermediate, Stephen Decatur Middle
and High Schools

4) Snow Hill Elementary, Middle and
High Schools

5) Pocomoke Elementary, Middle and
High Schools

for more on Worcester County Public
Schools visit....

www.worcester.k12.md.us/


HOME
BERLIN
OCEAN CITY