Best High Schools in 21742, MD

High schools
4
Students
4,389
Avg actual
46%
Avg projected
49%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 21742, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Boonsboro High

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 747 Students

2. Smithsburg High

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 717 Students

3. North Hagerstown High

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1438 Students

4. South Hagerstown High

D+

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1487 Students

Best Middle Schools in 21742, MD

Middle schools
5
Students
3,719
Avg actual
43%
Avg projected
29%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 21742, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Smithsburg Middle

A

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students

2. Boonsboro Middle

A

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 610 Students

3. Northern Middle

B

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 848 Students

4. E. Russell Hicks Middle

B

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 824 Students

5. Western Heights Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 903 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 21742, MD

Elementary schools
10
Students
4,210
Avg actual
37%
Avg projected
26%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 21742, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Fountaindale Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students

2. Paramount Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 406 Students

3. Old Forge Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students

4. Greenbrier Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 256 Students

5. Potomac Heights Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 348 Students

6. Maugansville Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 676 Students

7. Cascade Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 146 Students

8. Eastern Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 433 Students

9. Pangborn Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 673 Students

10. Ruth Ann Monroe Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 567 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 21742, MD

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

21742, MD has a total population of 33,287 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21742, MD

12,694

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

30%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21742, MD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

19.64 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.29 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

16.35 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21742, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21742, MD.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,924 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

73 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21742, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21742, MD

How many schools are in 21742, MD?

21742, MD has 21 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 12,694 students in total.

How do schools in 21742 perform on state tests?

On average, 21 schools in 21742 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 21742 greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21742?

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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