Best High Schools in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD

High schools
1
Students
1,438
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
49%
Impact
don't meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. 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

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Best Middle Schools in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD

Middle schools
2
Students
1,751
Avg actual
33%
Avg projected
24%
Impact
exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. 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

2. 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

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Best Elementary Schools in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD

Elementary schools
3
Students
1,460
Avg actual
43%
Avg projected
29%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, 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. 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

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Education & Community Snapshot in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD

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

Community Factors

Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD has a total population of 6,193 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD

4,796

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

41%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

21.39 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.73 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

18.66 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,198 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

83 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD

How many schools are in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD?

Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD has 7 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,796 students in total.

How do schools in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills perform on state tests?

On average, 7 schools in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD

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  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 59%
  • Projected: 58%
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  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 31%
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  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Milnor, PA

  • Actual: 59%
  • Projected: 58%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Polktown, PA

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 50%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations