Best Schools in Washington County, MD
Washington County, MD has a total of 60 schools including 21 high schools, 9 middle schools and 28 elementary schools. A total of 25,086 students attend Washington County, MD schools. On average, schools in Washington County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Washington County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Washington County, MD
Washington County, MD has 21 high schools with 8,520 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 Washington County score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Washington County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Washington County Job Development Center
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 12 • 46 Students
2. Barbara Ingram School For The Arts
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 342 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. Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 548 Students
6. Southern Fulton Jshs
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Southern Fulton Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 325 Students
7. Boonsboro High
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 747 Students
8. Williamsport High
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 959 Students
9. North Hagerstown High
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1438 Students
10. South Hagerstown High
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1487 Students
Best Middle Schools in Washington County, MD
Washington County, MD has 9 middle schools with 5,601 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 Washington County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Washington County don't meet expectations.
1. Boonsboro Middle
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 610 Students
2. Clear Spring Middle
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 329 Students
3. Smithsburg Middle
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students
4. Springfield Middle
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 748 Students
5. Warm Springs Middle School
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Morgan County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 480 Students
6. E. Russell Hicks Middle
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 824 Students
7. Northern Middle
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 848 Students
8. Western Heights Middle
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 903 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Washington County, MD
Washington County, MD has 28 elementary schools with 10,911 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 Washington County score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Washington County underperform expectations.
1. Boonsboro Elementary
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 509 Students
2. Fountaindale Elementary
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
3. Williamsport Elementary
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students
4. Sharpsburg Elementary
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 349 Students
5. Emma K. Doub Elementary
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 354 Students
6. Smithsburg Elementary
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 369 Students
7. Paramount Elementary
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 406 Students
8. Rockland Woods Elementary
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students
9. Clear Spring Elementary
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 367 Students
10. Old Forge Elementary
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Washington County, MD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Washington County, MD has a total population of 154,705 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Washington County, 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 Washington County, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Washington County, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Washington County, 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 Washington County, MD Internet Health Assessment.
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- Actual Test Scores: 31%
- Projected Test Scores: 36%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 55%
- Projected Test Scores: 52%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 34%
- Projected Test Scores: 38%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 37%
- Projected Test Scores: 43%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 28%
- Projected Test Scores: 30%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 55%
- Projected Test Scores: 54%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 58%
- Projected Test Scores: 55%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 56%
- Projected Test Scores: 51%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 54%
- Projected Test Scores: 46%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 53%
- Projected Test Scores: 48%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations