James M. Bennett High School

James M. Bennett High School uses renewable energy supplied by its large solar array.

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Athletics are an important part of student life at 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

1,379 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Average SAT Score
1180

Average ACT Score
26

Math Proficiency
7%

Reading Proficiency
46%

Average GPA
3.61

Graduation Rate
81%

B-

Academics

B+

Teachers

College Prep

C+

Administration

Resources/Facilities

B+

Clubs and Activities

B+

Sports

Food

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA 3.61	Reading Proficiency 46%
Math Proficiency 7%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 96	Full Time Teachers 96
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 28 Science 27
Number of AP Courses 7	AP Pass Rate 18.5%
AP Math Enrollment Average	AP Science Enrollment High
Other AP Enrollment Average

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Low

Test Scores

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

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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%

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 279 Students

Salisbury University 277 Students

Towson University 186 Students

University of Maryland Eastern Shore 108 Students

Wor-Wic Community College 86 Students

Temple University 80 Students

James Madison University 74 Students

Morgan State University 70 Students

University of Delaware 65 Students

Georgetown University 63 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Business 98 Students

Psychology 83 Students

Biology 71 Students

Nursing 67 Students

Computer Science 50 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 48 Students

Accounting 47 Students

Chemistry 30 Students

Political Science and Government 25 Students

Criminology 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Senior

4/28/2025

James M. Bennett is a very good school. Awesome teachers, amazing education, respectful students, and spectacular clubs/services/sports/extracurricular activities.

4.0 Senior

12/13/2024

James M Bennett High School has many great qualities and also challenging moments. the schools greats qualities are that they try to be inclusive in different ways. they try hard to have a safe and good learning environment for their students. downsides are, that the school could get better food and sometimes it could get overwhelming in the halls after class because of how many kids are in the school but i guess you cant really control that. overall the school is really good its provides excellent education and has wonderful adult role models.

3.0 Sophomore

12/8/2024

James M. Bennett High School is a decent school, in my personal opinion. I believe that the school could improve their wake up times so students don't wake up so early, and I do wish the school helped improve student morale more than just a few pep rallies and such.

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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...

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...

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...

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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Average Home Value

$357,732

Median Lot Size

21,344 Sq Ft

% Renters

35%

Average Household Income

$91,260

% of College Grads

39%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,929 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

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James M. Bennett High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Salisbury, MD and is served by the Wicomico County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,379 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 7% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. James M. Bennett High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 81%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $357,732. Discover additional schools in the area, like Wicomico County Evening High School, Parkside High School, Faith Deliverance Academy, and more. Learn more about what Salisbury has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near James M. Bennett High School.

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