Best Schools in Washington County, MD
Washington County, MD has 57 public schools (10 high, 7 middle, 28 elementary) serving 24,281 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Washington County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Washington County, MD
The top high schools in Washington County, 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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Projected Test Scores
Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 451 Students
5. North Hagerstown High
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Projected Test Scores
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. Hancock Middle Senior High
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 219 Students
8. South Hagerstown High
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1487 Students
9. Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 548 Students
10. Washington County Job Development Center
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 12 • 46 Students
Best Middle Schools in Washington County, MD
The top middle schools in Washington County, 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 Washington County, MD
The top elementary schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boonsboro Elementary
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 509 Students
2. Williamsport Elementary
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students
3. Pleasant Valley Elementary
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 212 Students
4. Fountaindale Elementary
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
5. Paramount Elementary
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 406 Students
6. Sharpsburg Elementary
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 349 Students
7. Rockland Woods Elementary
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students
8. Old Forge Elementary
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students
9. Greenbrier Elementary
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 256 Students
10. Clear Spring Elementary
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 367 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.
Questions About Schools in Washington County, MD
How many schools are in Washington County, MD?
Washington County, MD has 57 public schools: 10 high schools, 7 middle schools and 28 elementary schools, serving 24,281 students in total.
How do schools in Washington County perform on state tests?
On average, 57 schools in Washington County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Washington County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Washington County?
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: 29%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 49%
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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 49%
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- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Washington County
10 places in Washington County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (10)
- Hagerstown (21)
- Boonsboro (4)
- Williamsport (4)
- Clear Spring (3)
- Smithsburg (3)
- Hancock (2)
- Cascade (1)
- Knoxville (1)
- Maugansville (1)
- Sharpsburg (1)
School districts (1)
- Washington County Public Schools (42 schools)