Nettle Creek School Corporation

The Nettle Creek School Corporation operates two schools - Hagerstown Elementary School and Hagerstown Junior-Senior High School. Based on the available data, Hagerstown Elementary appears to be the stronger performing school overall, with consistently higher test scores compared to the district and state averages, particularly in math and science. The elementary school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate than the high school.

In contrast, Hagerstown Junior-Senior High School has seen more fluctuation in its statewide ranking, going from a 4-star rating in 2023-2024 to a 3-star rating in 2024-2025. Its test scores, especially in math, lag behind the elementary school and state averages. This suggests the high school may need to re-evaluate instructional practices and provide additional support to help students transition from elementary to secondary education successfully.

Both schools have higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates, which is an area of concern that may require targeted interventions to improve attendance. Additionally, the high school spends more per student but has a higher student-teacher ratio, indicating potential opportunities to optimize staffing and resources. Overall, the data highlights the need for the Nettle Creek School Corporation to address the performance gap between the elementary and high school, while also focusing on improving attendance and resource allocation across the district.