James M. Bennett High School

James M. Bennett High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
300 E College Ave,  Salisbury, MD
South Salisbury Neighborhood
Wicomico County Public Schools
3.6
3.0
1,343 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
81%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
95
Full Time Teachers
95
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
27
Reading
27
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
18.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
4
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Science
28.6%
State Average
24.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
454:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.2%
White
38.6%
Black
35.4%
Hispanic
13.8%
Two or more races
6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maryland - College Park 276 Students
Salisbury University 264 Students
Towson University 189 Students
University of Maryland Eastern Shore 93 Students
Wor-Wic Community College 86 Students
Temple University 81 Students
Morgan State University 75 Students
Georgetown University 67 Students
James Madison University 62 Students
University of Delaware 62 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 97 Students
Psychology 79 Students
Biology 75 Students
Nursing 51 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 51 Students
Accounting 49 Students
Computer Science 47 Students
Chemistry 27 Students
Marketing 25 Students
Environmental Science 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 224 Reviews
3.0 Senior
1/5/2024
Its as plain as the rest. High Schools need to start connecting with colleges more in general, there is very little info if you don't seek it out.
4.0 Senior
7/13/2023
It is a great school that i felt safe in (most of the time). The staff is amazing and the teachers that i had really went out of their way to make sure I met my needs.
4.0 Senior
7/1/2023
The teachers are amazing. Especially if you take higher level courses. There are also many national honors society's and clubs to join and JMB does a good job at marketing these clubs to students. However there could be more watch over the bathrooms and inspirational speeches to students.
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3.0 9 Reviews
1.0 parent
2/27/2016
Principal grudis is non existent. My child doesn't even know what he looks like as a junior. Out of control students, fights rampant. Good teachers for the most part but it's scary my tax dollars go to this place. This school, while new, makes me want to scream and cry for my kids!!! Stop this madne...
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1.0 student
10/21/2014
If I could provide negative stars I would happily pay to do so. The administrative staff at this school are morons. There is NO leadership in any way shape, form or fashion. Behavior of the students is unacceptable, and the policies for sporting events, dances and extra programs are borderline insan...
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4.0 parent
4/12/2014
James M. Bennett was a great school for my children. They made great friends with peers from a variety of cultures. Bennett is a melting pot of students whose families come from a variety of countries. They appear to get along well. While the students could have been challenged more in some of their...
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5.0 other
3/13/2014
"BEST school year yet", so my grand daughter says. We move alot, (job related) this is her 8th school to attend and she ranks this one the top! We'd read bad reviews and feared the worst, but the teachers are great and the kids are friendly. She is in 10th grade, honors classes. I can't say enough G...
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