For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,164 students in Talbot County, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Talbot County, MD are St. Michaels Middle/high School and Easton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Talbot County, MD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Talbot County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 72% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Talbot County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Michaels Middle/high School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Seymour Ave
Saint Michaels, MD 21663
(410) 745-2852
Saint Michaels, MD 21663
(410) 745-2852
Gr: 6-12 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Easton Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Peachblossom Rd
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-2910
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-2910
Gr: 6-8 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Talbot County, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Talbot County, MD include St. Michaels Middle/high School and Easton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Talbot County?
2 public middle schools are located in Talbot County.
What is the racial composition of students in Talbot County?
Talbot County public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 72% (majority Black).
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