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James M. Bennett High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
300 E College Ave,
Salisbury, MD
Wicomico County Public Schools
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
7%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
81%
Niche Grade
B-
B+
B
C+
B
B+
B+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.61
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Reading Proficiency
46%
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Math Proficiency
7%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
95
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Full Time Teachers
95
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Teachers in First or Second Year
9.7%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
590
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Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
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Number of AP Courses
7
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AP Pass Rate
18.5%
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AP Math Enrollment
Average
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AP Science Enrollment
High
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Other AP Enrollment
Average
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
28.6%
State Average
24.4%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
454:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
49.9%
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Female
49.9%
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Black
36.8%
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White
35%
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Hispanic
15.7%
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Two or more races
6.9%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
4.3%
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Native American
<1%
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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
278 Students
Salisbury University
275 Students
Towson University
187 Students
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
110 Students
Wor-Wic Community College
85 Students
Temple University
79 Students
James Madison University
75 Students
Morgan State University
72 Students
Georgetown University
64 Students
University of Delaware
62 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
101 Students
Psychology
84 Students
Biology
72 Students
Nursing
67 Students
Computer Science
49 Students
Accounting
48 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
47 Students
Chemistry
29 Students
Political Science and Government
25 Students
Criminology
24 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/9/2026
I thoroughly enjoyed my time at James M Bennett because of my involvement with the school's sports which fostered a lot of school spirit. That was the highlight of my high school career alongside my academic success which was aided by teachers that saw students as individuals and interactive classes that helped me fully understand a concept in real life. I did not enjoy the cafeteria food or the fights that would take place so that was the negative side of my experience.
2/10/2025
Bennett has been a place of growth for me and my peers and offers great learning resources, support, and teachers. However, the diversity in clubs is limited, and often, students have difficulty starting their clubs. I think this school is a great one, but like all others, has its issues.
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.
GreatSchools Reviews
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...
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...
4/12/2014
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...
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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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$157K - $962K
Homes For Sale
139
Average Home Value
$360,259
Median Lot Size
21,126 Sq Ft
% Renters
35%
Average Household Income
$91,260
% of College Grads
39%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
1,952 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
35.8%
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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 1,474 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. 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 $360,259. 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.