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Best Schools in 21740, MD
21740, MD has 45 public schools (9 high, 7 middle, 21 elementary) serving 21,457 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 21740 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 21740, MD
The top high schools in 21740, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Barbara Ingram School For The Arts
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 342 Students
2. Boonsboro High
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 747 Students
3. Smithsburg High
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 717 Students
4. Clear Spring High
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 451 Students
5. North Hagerstown High
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1438 Students
6. Williamsport High
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 959 Students
7. South Hagerstown High
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1487 Students
8. Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 548 Students
9. Washington County Job Development Center
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 12 • 46 Students
Best Middle Schools in 21740, MD
The top middle schools in 21740, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smithsburg Middle
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students
2. Boonsboro Middle
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 610 Students
3. Clear Spring Middle
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 329 Students
4. Northern Middle
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 848 Students
5. E. Russell Hicks Middle
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 824 Students
6. Springfield Middle
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 748 Students
7. Western Heights Middle
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 903 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 21740, MD
The top elementary schools in 21740, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Williamsport Elementary
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students
2. Fountaindale Elementary
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
3. Rockland Woods Elementary
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students
4. Old Forge Elementary
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students
5. Greenbrier Elementary
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 256 Students
6. Clear Spring Elementary
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 367 Students
7. Emma K. Doub Elementary
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 354 Students
8. Potomac Heights Elementary
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 348 Students
9. Fountain Rock Elementary
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 299 Students
10. Maugansville Elementary
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 676 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 21740, MD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
21740, MD has a total population of 63,516 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 21740, MD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21740, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21740, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21740, MD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 21740, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 21740, MD
How many schools are in 21740, MD?
21740, MD has 45 public schools: 9 high schools, 7 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 21,457 students in total.
How do schools in 21740 perform on state tests?
On average, 45 schools in 21740 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 21740 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21740?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations