Best High Schools in Clear Spring, MD

Summary:

The city of Clear Spring, Maryland is home to a single high school, Clear Spring High, which serves students in grades 9-12. This standout school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and impressive academic performance that exceeds both the Washington County Public Schools district and the state of Maryland averages.

Clear Spring High boasts a strong 89.6% 4-year graduation rate, outpacing the state average, and a relatively low 7.0% dropout rate. The school's test scores in MCAP/Mathematics, MCAP/English Language Arts, and MCAP/Algebra I are consistently higher than the district and state, indicating a focus on academic excellence. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 16.5 is lower than the state average, suggesting a more personalized learning environment for students.

While the school serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 48.93% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, it has managed to maintain its strong academic performance. This is likely due to the school's higher-than-average spending per student of $22,608, which indicates a strong investment in resources and student support. However, the school's 26.9% chronic absenteeism rate is an area of concern that the school may need to address to further improve student outcomes.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAP Mathematics (2025)	MCAP English Language Arts (2025)		MCAP Algebra I (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clear Spring High	Public, Magnet	9-12	12630 Broadfording Rd	Clear Spring	21722	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 766-8082	478	29	16.6	43.5%	384 (80.3%)	25 (5.2%)	47 (9.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.0%)	61.1	39^th of 220 public high schools	82.3%		49.6	59^th of 146 public high schools	59.6%	20	30.5	68.0	68.0	30.7	$22,608	$1,146	$21,462

Cities Near Clear Spring

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Williamsport	6.97 mi	4	161^st
Hagerstown	8.07 mi	25	148^th
Maugansville	9.12 mi	1	162^nd
Hancock	15.46 mi	2	171^st
Sharpsburg	16.6 mi	1	92^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.