Best High Schools in Smithsburg, MD

Smithsburg, MD has 4 high schools with 2,940 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Smithsburg score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Smithsburg greatly exceed expectations.

1. Barbara Ingram School For The Arts

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 342 Students

2. Middletown High

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1097 Students

3. Smithsburg High

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

4. Catoctin High

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students

Best Middle Schools in Smithsburg, MD

Smithsburg, MD has 3 middle schools with 1,879 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Smithsburg score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Smithsburg underperform expectations.

1. Middletown Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 799 Students

2. Smithsburg Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

3. Thurmont Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 546 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Smithsburg, MD

Smithsburg, MD has 5 elementary schools with 1,153 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Smithsburg score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Smithsburg underperform expectations.

1. Wolfsville Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 157 Students

2. Smithsburg Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 369 Students

3. Old Forge Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

4. Sabillasville Environmental School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 154 Students

5. Cascade Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

Education & Community Snapshot in Smithsburg, MD

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

Community Factors

Smithsburg, MD has a total population of 8,345 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Smithsburg, MD

5,972

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Smithsburg, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

15.08 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.75 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.33 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Smithsburg, MD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,703 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

62 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations