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Washington County Public Schools


At a glance
10thof 24 Maryland districts▲ 1
Better than 58% of Maryland districts
10435 Downsville Pike
Hagerstown, MD 21740
·(301) 766-2800·All Maryland district rankings →
Statewide performance 2018–2026
2026: better than 58.3% of districts
43
Schools
22,772
Students
2
5-star schools
Top rankedBoonsboro Elementary107th of 865 Maryland elementary schools
Biggest riser
Fountain Rock Elementary up 145 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Hancock Middle Senior High 11.1 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
2★
4 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Washington County Public Schools district in Maryland serves 42 schools, including elementary, middle, and high schools, and is ranked 10th out of 25 districts in the state with a 3-star rating. The district shows a stark contrast between high-performing schools and those facing significant challenges, with overall math proficiency (29.3%) and ELA proficiency (55%) both slightly above state averages.

Standout schools include the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts, a magnet school ranking 19th in the state with the highest ELA proficiency (84.9%) and lowest chronic absenteeism (14.3%) among high schools. The Boonsboro area is a clear educational powerhouse, with Boonsboro High (23rd in state), Boonsboro Middle (52nd in state), and Boonsboro Elementary (108th in state) all top-tier performers. In contrast, Bester Elementary and South Hagerstown High face the most challenges, with the lowest test scores and highest chronic absenteeism rates in the district.

Key findings reveal that chronic absenteeism is a critical issue, with a district average of 29% and only 10 schools below 20%. Middle schools are a bright spot for advanced math, with Clear Spring Middle achieving 100% Algebra I proficiency. Spending per student varies widely from $14,148 at Boonsboro Elementary to $23,899 at Hancock Middle Senior High, but higher spending does not guarantee success, as lower-spending schools like Smithsburg Elementary ($14,534/student) outperform many higher-spending peers.

Ranking:
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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.

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