[2][3][4] The school is located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland in the small rural town of Worton.

The current high school building was constructed in the late 1960's, and opened to the first group of students in the fall of 1971.

The high school was opened as the county's first, and one of the country's last, fully racially-integrated public schools—which was initiated following the ruling of Brown v. Board of Education.

The three white high schools; Chestertown, Rock Hall, and Galena, were closed and reconfigured to serve integrated student populous of the middle school level (grades 5-8).

To its students and staff, Kent County High School is a place of diverse education where CTE programs, community service organizations, and athletic and performing arts/band are offered.